Warehouse Controller

GSF Car Parts LTD; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in Bridgwater is looking for a Warehouse Controller. In this role, you will lead a team of Warehouse Operatives while ensuring efficient warehouse operations and stock management. Responsibilities include managing Goods In and Out processes, maintaining stock accuracy, and fostering a positive working environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced warehouse setting, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers competitive benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

20 days annual leave plus additional for time served

Free flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Life assurance scheme

Discounts with various retailers

Training qualifications and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing a warehouse in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
• Good planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the organization and performance of warehouse operations.
• Ensure stock is delivered to meet sales budgets.
• Create a positive working environment for team members.

Skills

Motivating a team

Communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Customer and sales focused

Calm under pressure

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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

About the Company

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK's 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 Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.

Benefits

Benefits at GSF Car Parts are designed to support all aspects of our team members life throughout their career. Whether that's 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 100's 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