Warehouse Operations Manager

Talantir; Lancing; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-related bonus scheme

28 Days annual leave

Onsite parking

Free lunch every other week

Pension

Job summary

Talantir, based in the United Kingdom, seeks a proactive Warehouse Operations Manager to lead warehousing, logistics, IT systems, H&S, and fleet management. You will drive profitability through cost controls and process improvements while managing supplier relations and ERP-driven changes.

You will report to the senior management team, oversee budgeting and forecasts, and ensure safety and efficiency across the operation. A strong track record in senior operations roles is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a senior Operations role.
• Experience leading a team with strong leadership skills.
• Familiarity with business and financial principles; budgeting and forecasting is beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability.
• Strong organisational skills and a proven track record in operations.

Responsibilities

• Hold one-to-one performance reviews with team members to review performance and development.
• Attend and participate in management meetings with senior leadership.
• Oversee warehousing, logistics, IT/systems, health and safety, and supplier management.
• Manage stock forecasting, purchasing, and supplier negotiations.
• Lead procurement, contracts, and maintenance for facilities and fleet.
• Drive continuous improvement through ERP changes and process optimisation.
• Coordinate budgeting reviews and present cost plans to upper management.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and quality across all operations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

ERP systems

WMS

IT systems

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Problem solving

Tools

Acumatica ERP

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

## What Does This Warehouse Operations Manager Role Involve?Our Client, a reputable family run business based in Lancing, West Sussex are looking to recruit an Operations Manager to join their senior leadership team, to facilitate the smooth running of the company every day.You will have Senior management responsibility for the operations department of the company, driving profitability and productivity through careful cost management and implementation of more efficient processes.You will have full oversight of warehousing (goods in/out) & logistics, IT & systems, health and safety, supply chain, customer service, fleet and facilities management.### Responsibilities:Hold one-to-one meetings and performance reviews with each member of the operations team, to review & manage performance, and training/development needsAttend and participate in management meeting with the senior management teamHandle and resolve any issues/grievances/conflicts/problems with operations staffAssist with recruitment of operations personnel that want to be part of a culture driven organisation by conducting interviews and following a selection process for candidatesReview and change operational procedures in the warehouse to improve, safety, efficiency, accuracy and productivity and ensuring efficient space utilisationFull site H&S control, maintaining high standards of health and safety, traffic management, hygiene and security. Take lead responsibility for the new Acumatica ERP system to drive and lead change/efficiency across the businessOversee weekly forecasting for all Operations expenses and conduct quarterly budget reviews, reporting cost plans to upper management for the Operations departmentLiaise with IT support providers and members of staff to resolve any hardware or software issuesMaintain good working relationships with suppliers by regularly contacting and/or meeting with suppliers' sales representativesConduct supplier reviews and put business out to tender and/or negotiate with existing suppliers where requiredResearch new and secondary/backup suppliers for existing products that meet or improve on our criteria for quality, packaging, reliability, cost and trading terms, conducting audits and pre-shipment inspections where requiredManage stock, forecasting, scheduling and placing purchase orders with suppliers and organising transport where requiredRegularly review min/max stock levels and re-order quantities for different stock lines and primary and secondary suppliersOrganise regular servicing and maintenance of plant, equipment and machineryOrganise/manage the repairs, servicing, MOTs, replacement tyres, tax and insurance required for the company's motor fleetOrganise/manage refurb/alterations and maintenance work to the premisesReview and renew or replace contracts for the supply of insurance, fuel, gas, electricity, water, tel systems/calls, broadband, phone handsets (mobile & landline) and waste disposal### RequirementsAt least 3 years' experience working as Operations Manager or similar role and part of a Senior Management TeamExperience managing a team with great leadership/management skillsFamiliarity with business and financial principles, experience in budgeting and forecasting would be beneficialAttention to detail and an excellent problem solverStrong organisational skillsGood negotiatorAbility to analyse data & make decisionsProficient in the use and management of ERP systems and other IT/Business systems e.g. WMSStrong track record in senior Operations roles, covering all aspects of Operations, including warehousing & logistics, IT & systems, purchasing, customer service etc### Benefits### Salary- £55,000- £70,000 depending on experience### Profit related bonus scheme28 Days annual leave increasing with service### Onsite parking### Free lunch every other week### Onsite parking### Pension### IND25