Warehouse Operations Manager

Oxfordshire Source: WhatJobs
£50,000–£55,000

About the job

Loom Talent Limited have exclusively partnered with a well-known Logistics based business in the Bicester area.
Our client offers innovative solutions to a ranging client base including: Retail, Packaging, FMCG and General Merchandise.

The Role:

The Warehouse Operations Manager will play a critical role in leading all activity across the operation within their field.
This position is a truly exciting opportunity, with lots of autonomy for an experienced logistics & supply chain professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation.
Core Aspects of the Warehouse Operations Manager role:

  • Optimise Logistics Operations - Manage Warehouse, Transport, and Distribution activities to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
  • Supplier & Vendor Relationships - Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and key stakeholders to drive performance and cost efficiency's.
  • Inventory & Stock Control - Ensure accurate stock levels, reduce waste, and improve inventory forecasting to avoid shortages or overstocking.
  • Customer Order Fulfilment - Oversee sales order processing, ensuring on-time and in-full (OTIF) deliveries while maintaining excellent customer service.
  • Data-Driven Performance Management - Monitor and analyse supply chain KPIs, such as lead times, cost per unit, and supplier performance, to drive continuous improvement.
  • Warehouse & Facility Oversight - Manage warehouse operations, ensuring optimal layout, stock movement, and safety compliance.
  • Process Improvement & Cost Reduction - Identify opportunities to streamline processes, negotiate better supplier terms, and reduce operational costs without compromising service quality.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with production, sales, and finance teams to align supply chain strategies with business goals.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental, and industry regulations, mitigating risks across the supply chain.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate for the Warehouse Operations Manager role will have the following skills & experiences:

  • A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential .
  • 5+ Years proven Logistics & Supply Chain Supervisory or Management experience across Operations - Essential .
  • 3PL Warehouse experience - Advantageous .
  • Experience in an Automated environment - Advantageous .
  • Previous budgetary / P&L responsibility across small - medium sized operations in excess of +2m - Advantageous .
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams - Essential .
  • An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges - Essential .
  • Commutable to the Bicester area 5 days per week - Essential .

Salary & Benefits Package

  • Salary - 50,000 to 55,000.
  • Plus additional company benefits.

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