Stores Operations Manager

Hartley Resourcing; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business near Hedge End is seeking an experienced Stores Operations Manager. This senior role is responsible for the operations of two busy store sites, ensuring smooth daily running, accurate stock control, and compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in logistics and people management, experience with import/export processes, and a focus on operational excellence. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior Stores, Warehouse, Logistics or Operations Management role.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrable experience with Import / Export processes.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for two stores operations, ensuring smooth and efficient daily running.
• Management of goods in, goods out, stock control, and inventory accuracy.
• Oversight of import and export activities, including documentation and compliance.

Skills

People management

Logistics management

Inventory control

Import / Export knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established business based near Hedge End for an experienced Stores Operations Manager. This is a senior, hands‑on role with responsibility for the day‑to‑day operation of two busy stores sites with a high turnover of stock.

This position would suit a confident people manager with strong stores, warehouse, import / export and logistics experience, who is comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

The Role

Overall responsibility for two stores operations, ensuring smooth and efficient daily running.

Management of goods in, goods out, stock control, and inventory accuracy.

Oversight of import and export activities, including documentation and compliance.

Managing and liaising with couriers, freight forwarders, and transport providers.

Reviewing current processes and implementing improvements and new systems where required.

Leading, motivating, and developing established teams across both sites.

Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and company procedures.

Driving continuous improvement in a high‑volume, time‑sensitive operation.

The Ideal Candidate

Proven experience in a senior Stores, Warehouse, Logistics or Operations Management role.

Strong people management and leadership skills.

Demonstrable experience with Import / Export processes.

Experience working with and managing couriers and logistics partners.

A strong focus on Health & Safety and operational excellence.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Experience working within a volume‑driven and deadline‑critical environment.

Experience with ISO systems would be highly advantageous.

Additional Information

Salary is dependent upon experience. Please note, due to the volume of applications we are unable to contact each applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days of submitting your application please assume that you have not been successful.