Warehouse Manager

ACS Business Performance Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Manager to leverage expertise in freight forwarding and logistics. This role focuses on maximizing operational efficiency while maintaining exceptional customer service standards. The ideal candidate will manage warehouse operations, foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure the effective training of the Warehouse Operative team. Join a dynamic team where your skills will directly contribute to the success of operations and customer satisfaction. If you have a passion for logistics and a proven track record in warehouse management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport and logistics is essential for this role.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and freight forwarders.
• Manage the Warehouse Operative team and oversee training and development.
• Ensure operational efficiency and high levels of customer service.

Skills

Knowledge of transport and logistics industry

Understanding of worldwide freight forwarding operations

Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Experience in managing warehouse operations

Communication skills

Guidance and support for training

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Job description

The successful Warehouse Manager will be using your knowledge and understanding of worldwide freight forwarding operations to ensure maximum operational efficiency whilst observing high levels of professional customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Fostering a first-rate working relationship with internal stakeholders, as well as building and maintaining an excellent rapport with our external parties including airline sheds, customers and all interested freight forwarders.
• Be the managing interface between our current Transport & Operations team, and both import and export facilities.
• Assisting with conducting of risk assessments, supporting the development of mitigating strategies where appropriate.
• Supporting the building and management of effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for the Warehouse Operative team for induction, training and development, sickness cover and holiday planning.
• Manage the document processing with particular focus preparation for the next shift's activities.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role of Warehouse Manager, we would love to speak to anyone who has experience of:

• Knowledge of and experience in the transport and logistic industry.
• Knowledge and understanding of worldwide freight forwarding operations.
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS) within the aviation industry.
• Experience in managing warehouse operations.
• Ability to communicate well with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to offer guidance and support and to arrange appropriate training for all warehouse operatives.
• Good commercial awareness and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under the pressure of deadlines.

ACS are recruiting for a Warehouse Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Warehouse Manager, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Warehouse Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Warehouse Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Warehouse Manager role you desire.