Warehouse Operations Manager

Zachary Daniels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Warehouse Operations Manager to lead daily operations in a fast-paced environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless stock movement from inbound deliveries to outbound fulfillment, directly impacting customer satisfaction. You will manage a dedicated team, uphold safety standards, and implement best practices for inventory control and logistics coordination. If you have a strong background in warehouse management, particularly in fashion, and possess excellent leadership skills, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Strong warehouse management experience, especially in fashion.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving and shipping merchandise.
• Ensure accurate stock levels and maintain real-time accuracy in systems.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Logistics Management

Leadership Skills

Inventory Control

Understanding of Fashion Warehousing

International Logistics

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

ERP Systems

RFID

Barcode Scanning

Job description

Warehouse Operations Manager | Manchester | up to £75k

Zachary Daniels are partnering with a global business, looking for a proactive Warehouse Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the warehouse. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that stock movement—from inbound deliveries to outbound order fulfillment—is seamless, timely, and aligned with the fast-paced nature of the industry. You'll be at the centre of the supply chain, reporting to the Supply Chain Director ensuring customers get the right products at the right time.

Please note, this role is based on site 5 days per week, based in Manchester.

What the Warehouse Operations Manager will do:

Warehouse Management:

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, picking, packing, and shipping merchandise (apparel and accessories).
• Manage, train, and motivate a warehouse team to meet performance, quality, and safety targets, especially during high-traffic periods like product launches.

Inventory Control:

• Ensure accurate stock levels through regular cycle counts and reconciliation, maintaining real-time accuracy within our WMS and ERP systems.

Handling Clothes & Accessories:

• Implement best practices for the handling, tagging, hanging, and storage of garments to prevent damage and maintain quality presentation standards.
• Ensure efficient and accurate processing of e-commerce and retail store orders to meet SLAs and customer expectations.

Logistics Coordination:

• Liaise with couriers, freight companies, and third-party logistics providers to ensure smooth inbound/outbound flow.
• Utilise systems (e.g., RFID, barcode scanning, WMS platforms) to improve operational performance.

Safety & Compliance:

• Uphold safety, hygiene, and industry compliance standards in line with company policy.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong warehouse or logistics management experience. Fashion and international experience is desirable.
• Strong understanding of fashion/clothing/accessories specific warehousing (e.g., SKU management, garment care, seasonal transitions).
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (e.g., Manhattan, Peoplevox, NetSuite).
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Familiarity with International logistics operations is desirable.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Electronic and Precision Equipment Maintenance and Retail Apparel and Fashion