Warehouse Manager

hireful; Worthing; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

hireful is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to spearhead a major relocation and the rollout of a new state-of-the-art distribution centre near Worthing. You will lead a ~20 person team through the move and ensure uninterrupted service while implementing new layouts, workflows and a Microsoft Business Central based WMS/ERP upgrade.

The role requires a track record in warehouse transformations, space planning, stock control and process design, with a focus on KPI achievement, quality

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading warehouse transformation projects.
• Hands-on proficiency with WMS/ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Business Central.
• Experience managing a team of ~20 and coordinating a site relocation.
• Strong focus on KPI delivery, stock accuracy and on-time dispatch.

Responsibilities

• Guide the warehouse team (approx 20) through the move from the existing site to launching the new facility.
• Ensure there is no disruption to service, and work towards KPI's relating to dispatch performance and stock accuracy.
• Maintain robust QC routines, ISO14001 environmental standards, and rigorous H&S compliance.
• Ideally you'll have hands on proficiency with WMS/ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central strongly preferred).
• You will have led warehouse transformation projects before, and have practical knowledge of space planning, stock control, process design, etc.

Job description

Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager who has led transformation projects - for example a site move, systems upgrade, or maybe both?

This company is a market-leading supplier to the funeral industry, distributing products across the UK and internationally.

They are preparing to move into a brand-new, purpose-built facility on the outskirts of Worthing, West Sussex and due to be up and running by May 2027.

Centralising operations from several sheds into one state-of-the-art distribution centre is a pivotal moment for the business, and you could drive this transition!

New layouts, workflows, processes and also a systems upgrade of the WMS/ERP (Microsoft Business Central) requires a skilled Warehouse Manager to lead this project.

Salary up to £50,000 plus performance and sales-related bonus scheme and generous holiday entitlement. 40 hours per week, 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (some flex required, of course).

Here's the important bits:

• You will guide the warehouse team (approx 20) through the move from the existing site to launching the new facility
• You’ll ensure there is no disruption to service, and work towards KPI's relating to dispatch performance and stock accuracy
• You will maintain robust QC routines, ISO14001 environmental standards, and rigorous H&S compliance
• Ideally you'll have hands on proficiency with WMS/ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central strongly preferred)
• You will have led warehouse transformation projects before, and have practical knowledge of space planning, stock control, process design, etc.
• The time-critical and emotionally-sensitive nature of the products mean that precision, reliability, and service are key. If you're ready to lead an exciting operational transition,