Delivery Manager - Milton Keynes Centre MK (N132731)

NEXT plc; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXT plc in Milton Keynes is seeking a Delivery Manager to lead a team focused on stock processing and stockroom organisation within a fast-paced retail environment. You will drive accuracy, safety and performance targets while ensuring customers see beautifully presented stock.

The role offers flexible working options, development from day one, and a hands-on leadership approach including coaching and motivating staff to deliver outstanding service and stock availability.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop a high performing team.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities to motivate staff.
• Excellent communication to connect with colleagues at all levels.
• Able to drive performance targets through team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to deliver outstanding stock processing and stockroom organisation in an environment which is commercial, operationally efficient, safe and where performance targets are achieved
• Demonstrate a hands‑on approach for all operational activities by working alongside the team, supporting the sales floors and store management team when needed
• Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating and inspiring your team to be at their best is at the core of everything you do
• Ensure smooth running of the stockroom processes by continuously improving, identifying and solving problems – driving the highest stockroom and stock processing standards
• Always strive to ensure our beautifully presented stock is available to our customers as soon as possible

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team motivation

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 32hrs p/w; Mon 08:00 - 14:00; Tue 08:00 - 15:00; Wed 07:00 - 14:30; Fri 08:00 - 15:00; Sat 08:00 - 15:00

To be a successful Delivery Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding stock processing, stockroom organisation and achieve performance targets. Every day will be varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a high performing team will be crucial to your success. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available.

About the Role:

• Manage a team to deliver outstanding stock processing and stockroom organisation in an environment which is commercial, operationally efficient, safe and where performance targets are achieved
• Demonstrate a hands‑on approach for all operational activities by working alongside the team, supporting the sales floors and store management team when needed
• Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating and inspiring your team to be at their best is at the core of everything you do
• Ensure smooth running of the stockroom processes by continuously improving, identifying and solving problems – driving the highest stockroom and stock processing standards
• Always strive to ensure our beautifully presented stock is available to our customers as soon as possible

We’ll offer amazing benefits (see list further below)

About You:

• You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivate others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit
• A team player who works at their best in a results driven, fast paced and challenging environment. You have the ability to adapt to change quickly, bringing the rest of the team on board with the new objectives
• A great communicator and can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure - always realistic with your expectations of others
• Able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve, make sound business decisions, confidently challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
• Confident when dealing with people issues
• An effective multi tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload
• Experience in working to productivity related performance targets is desirable but not essential

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.

This role is not one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to, for example, the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level, not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.

In order to apply for this position you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in 6 months.