Warehouse Controller

GSF Car Parts; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK automotive parts distributor is seeking a Warehouse Controller in Basildon to oversee warehouse operations, ensure optimal stock management, and lead a team of warehouse operatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, alongside a focus on customer satisfaction. This position offers competitive benefits including a performance-based bonus, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional development, making it a rewarding role for a motivated individual.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

20 days annual leave plus additional

Free flu vaccine

Health and wellbeing tools

Life assurance scheme

Discounts from household names

Training qualifications and career progression

Qualifications

• Proven ability to motivate and lead a warehouse team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities are required.
• Capability to work calmly under pressure.
• Customer and sales focus is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the organisation and performance of warehouse departments.
• Ensure timely delivery by accurately picking and loading.
• Check stock quantities against computer records.
• Develop effective solutions to challenges.
• Create a supportive environment for team members.

Skills

Team motivation

Communication skills

Planning and organisation

Calm under pressure

Customer focus

Tools

MAM

Job description

As a Warehouse Controller as GSF Car Parts you are responsible for motivating and leading a team of Warehouse Operatives. As the Warehouse Controller you will ensure stock can deliver the sales budgets and the operational functions of the Warehouse run smoothly.

Main Duties include :

• Manage the organisation and performance to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Goods In Goods Out Returns and Stock Control departments
• Pick and load van / carrier accurately for timely customer delivery when required
• Check stock quantities are correct against computer
• Use personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles
• Ensure the operational functions of the Warehouse run smoothly and assist the branch manager with; holidays / sickness cover preparing weekly plans developing the warehouse team and work with Drivers to ensure the best delivery service for customers.
• Create a positive and supportive environment where employees are valued and can reach their true potential

Working hours :

45 (average) hours Monday to Friday including alternate Saturday working

About You

As the Warehouse Controller you will have a great track record of managing a warehouse ideally gained within a fast-paced environment such as FMCG.

What youll need to succeed :

• Ability to motivate and lead a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work calm under pressure
• Customer and Sales focused
• Previous experience of use of MAM is desirable but not essential

What well offer :

Benefits at GSF Car Parts are designed to support all aspects of our team members life throughout their career. Whether thats their health wealth or everyday lifestyle we are here for our team members and their loved ones and there is something for everyone! To name a few of our benefits we offer :

• Opportunity to earn a performance based bonus as part of this role
• 20 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to 5 more with time-served
• Free flu vaccine
• Health & wellbeing tools
• Free support from pension experts
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts from 100s of household names including Asda Nike & John Lewis
• A suite of financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Training qualifications and career progression opportunities

About Us

GSF Car Parts is one of the UKs leading automotive parts distributors supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts tools garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 175 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding 475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems which include our industry leading catalogue system Allicat and access to the Groups national garage programme Servicesure.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1