As a DC Department Manager you will lead warehouse operations, optimising inbound and outbound performance through planning, innovation, and collaboration to drive long-term growth. Oversee end-to-end warehouse flows including receiving, allocation, picking, packing, returns, shipping, and VAS.Support and apply best practices in HR, ER, and LR policies, including fair performance management and conflict resolution. Be a role model ensuring inclusive leadership and psychological safety, embedding Inclusion and Diversity into daily routines and team culture to ensure fair treatment of team members. Align labour and capacity with long-term forecasted volume, ensuring scalability for growth. Drive talent planning, succession management, and development in collaboration with HR.Drive engagement strategies that promote retention, motivation, and shared ownershipOwn department budget planning, cost tracking, and collaborate with Controlling and other functions to drive transparency and cost efficiency. Lead ABC slotting and space optimisation to enhance throughput and minimise waste. Ensure compliance with company standards, sustainability goals, and legal regulations. You will partner with HR, Controlling, and other cross-functional stakeholders to drive people, performance, and cost objectives, while collaborating with regional and global teams to implement business initiatives, best practices, and continuous improvement opportunities. Ability to see beyond day-to-day operations, anticipate future needs and creative solutions that drive efficiency and scalability. Good understanding of HR routines and local fair labour standards/regulations. Ability to manage budgets, analyse cost drivers, and align required resources to achieve business goals with a profit focused mindset. WHO WE AREH&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. Our employees receive a staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and onlineHelp@Hand and Retail Trust – complimentary service which includes remote GP, Mental Health support, physiotherapy and many other benefitsOur employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIPDiscounted gym membershipJOIN USOur uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth.
Department Manager - Packing in Milton Keynes employer: HENNES & MAURITZ
At H&M, we pride ourselves on being a vibrant and inclusive employer, offering our Sales Advisors at the Manchester Trafford Centre not only competitive benefits like a 25% global employee discount and health perks but also extensive opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our dynamic work culture fosters teamwork and creativity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission of making fashion accessible and sustainable for all.
