Warehouse Manager

Alliance-Automotive-Group-Lv; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts via AAG Benefits App

Career progression and training

Free pension advice

Health and wellbeing tools

Discount on car parts

Job summary

Alliance Automotive Group UK is recruiting a Warehouse Manager to oversee receipt, storage and dispatch of goods across our network. You will lead a team, optimise processes and ensure safety, stock accuracy and on-time deliveries while maintaining compliance with company policy.

The role requires strong people leadership and planning skills, with a proactive approach to warehouse efficiency and cost control. AAG offers career progression, training and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Numeracy and an understanding of finance for stock management.
• People management skills, including the ability to inspire, lead and motivate a team, delegate work and explain ideas.
• Team working skills.
• Planning and organising skills to effectively manage the flow of stock.
• Analytical ability.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Initiative and decisiveness.
• Technical and IT skills, particularly when it comes to database management and spreadsheets.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work on a tactical and strategic level.
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• A flexible approach to work as many warehouses operate shift patterns.
• Knowledge of the legal requirements of operating a warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receipt, storage and dispatch of goods.
• Manage people, processes and systems to meet productivity targets.
• Maintain health, safety and security standards in the warehouse.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers and transport companies.
• Keep stock control systems up to date and inventories accurate.
• Plan capacity, recruit and train staff, and monitor performance.
• Produce regular reports and brief team leaders daily.
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the work environment, and oversee maintenance of machinery and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

People management

Teamwork

Planning & organizing

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Initiative

Problem-solving

IT skills

Work under pressure

Flexible/shift work

Warehouse compliance

Job description

NAPA Auto Parts was founded in 1925 to meet America’s need for an effective automotive parts distribution system. In the century since, NAPA has exploded across the globe, carrying a reputation of quality and excellence with it. Distributed by Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) in the United Kingdom, NAPA has become a market-leading parts brand in the country with a championship-winning motorsport team. Now, over 275 AAG UK subsidiaries are unifying under the NAPA Auto Parts name, joining the largest network of motor factors in the world. The prestigious NAPA Auto Parts family boasts a staggering 6,000+ locations across the US, Canada, and Australia — and now the United Kingdom.We are currently looking for a Warehouse Manager to join our team.The Warehouse manager oversee the efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of a range of goods. Responsible for a vital part of the supply chain process, you'll manage people, processes and systems in order to ensure goods are received and dispatched appropriately, and that productivity targets are met.You'll also be responsible for workplace health and safety standards and for the security of the building and stock.Liaise with customers, suppliers and transport companiesCoordinate and monitor the receipt, order, assembly and dispatch of goodsUse space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently, making sure quality, budgetary targets and environmental objectives are metHave a clear understanding of the company's policies and vision and how the warehouse contributes to theseCoordinate the use of systems where necessaryRespond to and deal with customer communication by email and telephoneKeep stock control systems up to date and make sure inventories are accuratePlan future capacity requirementsOrganise the recruitment and training of staff, as well as monitoring staff performance and progressMotivate, organise and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met or exceededProduce regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basisBrief team leaders on a daily basisMaintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the work environment,Oversee the planned maintenance of machinery and equipmentEssential Requirements:Excellent oral and written communication skillsNumeracy and an understanding of finance for stock managementPeople management skills, including the ability to inspire, lead and motivate a team of people, delegate work and explain ideasTeam working skillsPlanning and organising skills to effectively manage the flow of stockAnalytical abilityAccuracy and attention to detailInitiative and decisivenessTechnical and IT skills, particularly when it comes to database management and spreadsheetsProblem-solving skills and the ability to work on a tactical and strategic levelThe ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlinesA flexible approach to work as many warehouses operate shift patternsKnowledge of the legal requirements of operating a warehouse. In return we offer:An opportunity to join a global brand and market leader.Exclusive discounts and cashback from 1000s of major retailers and grocers via the AAG Benefits App, including Tesco, Boots and Just Eat.Opportunities for career progression and bespoke training.Free pension advice from our standard pension provider.Free access to Health, Wellbeing and Financial tools.Discount on car partsNot the right fit? Create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.