Head of Warehouse Operartions

Eos Talent; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eos Talent in Ireland seeks a Senior Operations Manager to lead and develop its warehouse, distribution and inventory operations across multiple sites. You will work with the senior leadership team to drive improvements and scale operations, including e-commerce and international distribution capabilities.

The ideal candidate brings a hands-on leadership style, strong people leadership, and a track record of delivering measurable operational improvements in stock‑intensive environments.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading warehouse, distribution or logistics operations.
• Track record of improving stock control and inventory accuracy.
• Strong leadership of operational teams and supervisors.
• Experience implementing new processes, systems or improvements.
• Good understanding of ERP/WMS and operational reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across multiple warehouse and distribution facilities with high service standards.
• Drive improvements in stock management, inventory accuracy and warehouse controls.
• Review and optimise processes: goods receipt, storage, replenishment, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Lead and develop warehouse teams with clear accountability and performance standards.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement practical solutions to improve productivity and cost control.
• Strengthen coordination between warehouse ops, stakeholders and logistics providers.
• Review ERP and WMS for reporting, automation and efficiency gains.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Oversee logistics, transport planning and distribution performance.
• Align capacity and resources with commercial growth plans.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Leadership

Process improvement

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Tools

WMS

Job description

Head of Warehouse Operations

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Permanent | Full-Time | Senior Leadership Opportunity

Eos Talent is partnering with an established and growing Irish business to appoint a Senior Operations Manager to lead and develop its warehouse, distribution and inventory operations.

This is a newly created senior leadership position offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact within an ambitious business entering its next phase of growth.

We are looking for an experienced operational leader who can bring structure, accountability and continuous improvement to a complex, multi-site environment.

The successful candidate will combine strong operational expertise with commercial awareness, excellent people leadership skills and the ability to implement meaningful change.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for improving operational performance across multiple warehouse and distribution facilities.

A key focus will be strengthening inventory accuracy, developing existing management capability, improving operational processes and ensuring the business has the infrastructure to support future growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who can balance strategic thinking with the practical realities of running a busy operation.

With significant growth plans, including further development of e-commerce and international distribution capabilities, the position offers excellent long-term progression potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across multiple warehouse and distribution facilities, ensuring efficiency, consistency and high service standards.
• Drive improvements in stock management, inventory accuracy, stocktaking and warehouse controls.
• Review and optimise warehouse processes, including goods receipt, storage, replenishment, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Lead, support and develop existing warehouse management and operational teams, establishing clear accountability and performance standards.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement practical solutions to improve productivity, accuracy and cost control.
• Strengthen coordination between warehouse operations, internal stakeholders and external logistics providers.
• Review existing ERP and warehouse management systems, identifying opportunities for improved reporting, automation and process efficiency.
• Develop and monitor operational KPIs to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Oversee logistics, transport planning and distribution performance.
• Work closely with senior leadership to align operational capacity, resources and infrastructure with commercial growth plans.
• Support the development and scaling of e-commerce and wider distribution operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and operational best practices.

About You

We are interested in speaking with experienced operations professionals who have successfully managed complex warehouse, logistics or distribution environments and can demonstrate a track record of improving operational performance.

Ideally, you will have:

• Significant experience in warehouse operations, distribution, logistics or supply chain management.
• Proven success improving inventory accuracy, stock control and operational efficiency.
• Strong leadership experience, including managing and developing operational teams and supervisors.
• Experience introducing new processes, systems or operational improvements.
• A strong understanding of ERP systems, warehouse management systems and operational reporting.
• Commercial awareness, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing operational priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A practical, hands‑on leadership style combined with the ability to think strategically.
• The confidence to challenge existing practices, influence change and build engagement across teams.

Experience within wholesale, retail distribution, building materials, manufacturing, home improvement or other stock‑intensive environments would be particularly relevant.

We are open to candidates from a broad range of industries. What matters most is your ability to lead people, improve processes and deliver measurable operational improvements.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an established Irish business at an exciting stage in its development.

As a newly created appointment, you will have the scope to influence operational strategy, introduce improvements and play an important role in shaping the future of the business.

The position offers:

• A senior leadership role with genuine autonomy and influence.
• The opportunity to lead operational transformation and continuous improvement.
• Direct engagement with senior decision-makers.
• Involvement in ambitious business growth and expansion plans.
• Strong long‑term career development and progression potential.
• Competitive remuneration and company benefits.