Growth‑Driven Warehouse Operations Manager

Loom Talent; Bicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Job summary

Loom Talent Limited has partnered with a well-known logistics business in the Bicester area to recruit a Warehouse Operations Manager. You will lead all activity across the operation with autonomy and drive efficiency across warehouse, transport, and distribution.

The role demands a seasoned logistics professional with a proven track record in leadership, cost control, and scaling operations. You will collaborate with production, sales, and finance to align supply chain strategies with business

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven logistics & supply chain supervisory or management experience across operations.
• Essential: logistics distribution and supply chain background.
• Advantageous: 3PL warehouse experience.
• Advantageous: experience in an automated environment.
• Advantageous: budgetary / P&L responsibility across small-medium operations > £2m.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excited by large scale growth challenges.
• Commutable to the Bicester area 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Optimise Logistics Operations - Manage Warehouse, Transport, and Distribution activities to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
• Supplier & Vendor Relationships - Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and key stakeholders to drive performance and cost efficiency.
• Inventory & Stock Control - Ensure accurate stock levels, reduce waste, and improve inventory forecasting to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Customer Order Fulfilment - Oversee sales order processing, ensuring on-time and in-full deliveries while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Data-Driven Performance Management - Monitor and analyse supply chain KPIs, such as lead times, cost per unit, and supplier performance, to drive continuous improvement.
• Warehouse & Facility Oversight - Manage warehouse operations, ensuring optimal layout, stock movement, and safety compliance.
• Process Improvement & Cost Reduction - Identify opportunities to streamline processes, negotiate better supplier terms, and reduce operational costs without compromising service quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with production, sales, and finance teams to align supply chain strategies with business goals.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental, and industry regulations, mitigating risks across the supply chain.

Skills

Logistics & SCM

Leadership

Team Management

Operational Oversight

P&L / Budget management

Stakeholder relationships

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Automated equipment

Job description

Loom Talent Limited has partnered with a well-known logistics business in the Bicester area to recruit a Warehouse Operations Manager. You will lead all activity across the operation with autonomy and drive efficiency across warehouse, transport, and distribution.

The role demands a seasoned logistics professional with a proven track record in leadership, cost control, and scaling operations. You will collaborate with production, sales, and finance to align supply chain strategies with business