Warehouse Manager (Job ID: 1925) in Aberdeen

ASCO is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead our client's flagship 125,000 sq ft warehouse operation, along with more than 100,000 sq ft of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) across 30+ supplier sites. The Warehouse Manager leads a globally recognised, award-winning operation that the client considers its best-in-class warehousing service worldwide. The position oversees integrated warehouse operations, quality management, preservation, TAR support (including offshore deployment), VMI management, freight and customs, returns, multiskilling, and daily collaboration with expediting, OMCs, PMCs, MRP, subsea and wells teams. This highly visible role is central to the client's Managed Service model, ensuring exemplary operational, safety, and service standards that reinforce ASCO's reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of the client's integrated materials management service.
  • Oversee all warehouse functions including receipt, inspection, storage, preservation, pick/pack/dispatch, documentation and returns.
  • Ensure operational readiness for TARs, including offshore deployment of personnel.
  • Maintain strong daily interfaces with OMCs, PMCs, engineering, wells, subsea, expediting and inventory teams.
  • Drive accuracy, traceability and system compliance (SAP, Fiori, Mobility).
• Safety & Compliance
  • Act as senior site safety lead, championing ASCO and client HSSEQ standards.
  • Ensure full compliance with UK H&S legislation, safe systems of work, IATA/IMDG/COSHH and quality/preservation requirements.
  • Lead investigations, verifications and safety engagement activities.
  • Lead and develop a large, multiskilled workforce, ensuring high performance and strong service delivery.
  • Manage competence, training, succession planning and multiskilling programmes.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive and professional working culture.
  • Govern vendor held materials across 30+ supplier locations.
  • Ensure robust stock integrity, preservation, shelf-life management, audit readiness and reporting.
• Facilities & Site Management
  • Oversee full site operations, including maintenance, lifting equipment, vehicles, utilities, security and building compliance.
  • Ensure equipment and plant meet operational availability standards.
• Client Engagement
  • Act as the client's senior warehouse focal point within the Managed Service.
  • Build trusted relationships across Supply Chain, Operations, TAR, Engineering, Wells and PSCM teams.
  • Host high-profile site visits and provide proactive communication on performance and risks.
  • Lead Lean and CI initiatives, driving standardisation, efficiency and digital enhancement.
  • Support WMS improvements, workflow automation and real-time performance reporting.
  • Maintain strong KPI governance and data quality standards.
• Audit & Performance Reporting
  • Ensure full audit readiness across warehouse and VMI operations.
  • Lead participation in client and ASCO audits, ISO reviews and compliance checks.
  • Deliver transparent HSSEQ, stock accuracy and operational reporting.

Minimum Qualifications and Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• Full UK driving licence
• Extensive senior experience in warehousing, logistics or materials management in high-consequence environments
• Proven leadership of large teams and complex operations
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, safety standards and compliance
• Proficiency with SAP and digital warehouse systems
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and committed to service excellence
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree level education
• Recognised qualification in Improvement processes and management
• Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering or related field
• Recognised qualification in Improvement processes and management such as Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• Experience in integrated managed services or multi-site operations

As you would expect from a highly progressive company, an attractive remuneration package is available to the successful applicant. When applying, your CV should include your current/most recent employment, which clearly demonstrates examples of the skills and behaviours required for the above role.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

ASCO is committed to supporting and promoting Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). This commitment is embraced by our Group Board and our Management Board and informs all of our activities and their impact on our customers, employees and our stakeholders.

Closing Date: 25/11/2025