Inbound Warehouse Manager

Radar Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and warehousing company in Croydon is seeking an Inbound Warehouse Manager. You will lead a team of 25, ensuring the smooth operation of inbound activities including supplier deliveries and storage. The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, with experience in a busy warehouse environment. This full-time role offers opportunities for personal growth and visible impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• Hands-on warehouse leader with management experience.
• Experience in inbound logistics or materials flow.
• Strong organizational skills and proactive problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of up to 25 warehouse colleagues.
• Own all inbound activity from supplier delivery checks to storage.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
• Ensure safety, accuracy, and housekeeping standards.
• Manage labour, resources and schedules to hit daily/weekly targets.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and implement better methods.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

This range is provided by Radar Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Inbound Warehouse Manager – Croydon

Monday to Friday | 8am–5pm | Fast-paced, highly regulated and market leading business.

About the business:

Our client is a leader in their field, supplying essential products and essential services to customers globally. They’ve built their success on quality, reliability, and genuine care for their people. This is a business where you’re supported to grow, encouraged to lead, and trusted to make a real impact.

The role:

As Inbound Warehouse Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the operation. This is where everything begins - the inbound hub that keeps the wider network running smoothly.

You’ll lead a team of around 25 dedicated colleagues in a busy, forklift-operated environment, making sure goods are received, stored, and fed into the right parts of the process safely, accurately, and on time.

Communication is key here. You’ll be the vital link between internal teams and external suppliers, keeping everyone aligned, deliveries on track, and issues resolved before they become problems.

If you thrive on organisation, enjoy leading people, and take pride in keeping things running like clockwork, this is a role where you’ll truly make your mark.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and developing a team of up to 25 warehouse colleagues to create a motivated, high-performing shift.
• Owning all inbound activity, from supplier delivery checks to safe storage and efficient handover into other parts of the business.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers, hauliers, and internal departments to keep the flow of goods seamless.
• Ensuring high standards of safety, accuracy, and housekeeping at all times.
• Managing labour, resources, and schedules to hit daily and weekly targets.
• Spotting opportunities for improvement and driving better ways of working.

What we’re looking for:

• A hands‑on warehouse leader with experience managing teams in a busy, forklift‑operated environment.
• Someone who communicates brilliantly, is calm under pressure and great at building relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to solving problems.
• Experience in inbound logistics or materials flow within a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing setting.
• A continuous improvement mindset — you’re always looking for a smarter, safer, or more efficient way to do things.

Why you’ll love it here:

You’ll join a business that genuinely values its people. You’ll be trusted to lead, supported to develop, and given the space to make real improvements. This is a role with purpose, where what you do every day makes a visible difference across the wider operation.

This role will suit someone who has had any of the following job title - Inbound Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Manager, Intake Warehouse Manager, Intake Manager, Inbound Manager

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management

Industries

Warehousing and Storage, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage