Operations Manager

UNITED WHOLESALE GROCERS LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED WHOLESALE GROCERS LTD in Manchester is seeking an Operations Manager to lead depot stock control and daily operations.

Reporting to the Depot Manager, you will drive stock availability, coordinate with suppliers and depot colleagues, and seek to maximise margin while maintaining service standards.

The role requires strong planning, administration and problem-solving skills to keep stock flow accurate and branches well supported.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, self-motivated leader with the ability to inspire suppliers, customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock control and stock operations at the Depot.
• Collaborate with suppliers and depot team to maximise margin and ensure stock availability.
• Deliver excellent customer service across branches.

Skills

Integrity

Interpersonal skills

Logical reasoning

Team oriented

Results driven

Accountability

Administration skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Leadership

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Details

Operations Manager - Depot: Manchester

Reporting to: Depot Manager

Who We Are

United Wholesale Grocers Limited was founded in 1977 by Mr. Mohammed Ramzan. The company has over 200 employees with a turnover in excess of £200 million. We currently have 3 have branches, 2 in Glasgow, 1 at Gateshead and we will soon be opening an additional branch in Greater Manchester. We are primarily a Cash & Carry Wholesale business with a wide product portfolio consisting of Beers, Wines, Spirits, Soft Drinks, Confectionary, Crisps and Snacks, Household and Grocery.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities

Are you a dynamic, self-motivated individual with the ability to inspire our suppliers, our customers and your colleagues?

Reporting to the Depot Manager, the Operations Manager will manage the stock control and stock operations of the Depot. The role, will involve working closely with suppliers and the depot team to ensure that the company objectives on maximising margin whilst ensuring stock availability that in turn delivers great customer service and experience within our branches.

Qualities We Look For

• Integrity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Excel, Power Point & Word
• Logical Reasoning / Problem Solving
• Team Focused
• Results Driven
• Accountability
• Administration Skills
• Planning & Organizational Skills