European Distribution Centre Launch & Ops Manager

Working Solutions Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Working Solutions Recruitment is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead UK and European distribution centre activities, focusing on setup, launch and stabilisation of two new facilities. You will report to the Group Operations Director and drive performance, inventory accuracy and cost efficiency.

You will oversee 3PL partners, manage capacity planning, and develop operational dashboards to monitor safety, service and productivity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in warehouse, distribution, logistics or operations management.
• Experience overseeing warehouse performance, inventory accuracy and customer fulfilment.
• Experience managing 3PL partners, transport providers and service-level reviews.
• Experience launching or relocating a warehouse or major operational change.
• Strong analytical skills: KPI reporting, cost analysis, root-cause investigation.
• Fluent German and English; ability to travel across UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across UK and European distribution centres including goods receipt, storage, picking, packing, dispatch and returns.
• Manage setup and launch of new facilities and ensure smooth transition to day-to-day operations.
• Plan capacity, staffing and resources to meet forecasts and growth.
• Oversee 3PL and transport partners with KPI reviews and improvement plans.
• Maintain inventory accuracy via cycle counts and stock reconciliation.
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate stock transfers and manage slow-moving/obsolete stock.
• Monitor delivery performance, lead times and freight costs with Sales/Customer Service.
• Develop dashboards covering safety, service, quality, inventory, productivity, cost and capacity.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and potential automation.
• Maintain SOPs and ensure health, safety and quality compliance.
• Lead, coach and develop operational teams and foster cross-functional relationships.

Skills

Warehouse operations management

3PL management

Leadership

KPI reporting

ERP/WMS knowledge

German language

English language

Travel flexibility

Education

Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations qualification

Job description

Working Solutions Recruitment is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead UK and European distribution centre activities, focusing on setup, launch and stabilisation of two new facilities. You will report to the Group Operations Director and drive performance, inventory accuracy and cost efficiency.

You will oversee 3PL partners, manage capacity planning, and develop operational dashboards to monitor safety, service and productivity.