At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and motivate department managers to ensure accurate stock supply to 1,900 stores.
- Company: Boots UK operates a world-class automated warehouse in Nottingham.
- Benefits: Enjoy a discretionary annual bonus and generous employee discounts.
- Other info: The role emphasizes a Health and Safety first mindset.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing operational teams and detailed knowledge of supply chain processes required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Boots UK is looking to recruit an experienced Logistics Operations Manager to join our Stores Service Centre team in Nottingham. The Stores Service Centre is a world class automated warehouse operation. In this role you will be responsible for all operations that ultimately contribute towards right first time delivery of stock to our 1,900 stores across the UK and ROI.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and motivate a team of department managers who are customer focused. These managers deliver plans that maximise on-shelf availability and provide the highest service level possible to customers through effective and accurate supply of stock, from delivery receipt to onward supply to our stores.
- Meet service and cost targets for your function, including setting and agreeing on service targets and budgets and maintaining costs in line with budget.
- Manage performance of the team and ensure you give feedback in the moment, using a coaching approach to develop people and complete performance reviews, thereby ensuring a positive culture.
- Maintain a Health and Safety first mindset, ensuring employees adhere to policies, achieve continuous improvement through accident reduction plans, and implement root cause analysis for all dangerous occurrences and accidents.
- Review resourcing strategies to create a brilliant environment and culture for our diverse team and maintain the USDAW partnership to support team members.
What You'll Need to Have
- A strong leader with experience managing and motivating an operational team, including planning and organising, exposure to controlling costs, and managing a budget.
- Detailed experience of supply chain and warehouse processes and working with automated warehouse systems.
- Flexibility and the willingness to “go the extra mile” for the customer while remaining focused under pressure.
- The ability to interpret high‑level data, forward‑think, guide and motivate teams to achieve results, and create a culture that employees are proud of.
- Adaptability and openness to change, and an embrace of the ambiguity of a continually changing environment.
It would be great if you also have Senior Stakeholder Communication Management experience.
Rewards Designed for You
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous employee discounts
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay, and a gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
- Flexible benefits scheme including the option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, and much more.
- Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.
Warehouse Operations Manager in Nottingham employer: Boots UK
Boots UK offers a comprehensive retirement savings plan and flexible benefits including discounted gym memberships. Located in Nottingham, the company values a diverse team culture and prioritises employee well-being through support programmes.
