Warehouse Controller

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

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Controller to manage team operations and ensure efficient warehouse functioning. The ideal candidate will possess leadership skills and a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include overseeing stock management and supporting operational tasks in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include performance-based bonuses, annual leave, and professional training opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

20 days annual leave plus additional leave

Free flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Life assurance scheme

Discounts from major retailers

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading a warehouse team effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with team and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage operations calmly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficiency of Goods In, Goods Out, and Stock Control departments.
• Ensure accurate stock checking and timely delivery of vans/carriers.
• Support the branch manager in planning and team development.

Skills

Team motivation and leadership

Excellent communication

Planning and organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Customer and sales focus

Tools

MAM

Job description

As a Warehouse Controller at 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 holiday/sickness cover, preparing weekly plans, developing the warehouse team and working 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. 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

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.

What we'll 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