At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a busy distribution depot, optimising performance and managing stock effectively.
- Company: Fast-paced distribution company in Walsall with a focus on efficiency.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Join a thriving company with a commitment to excellence and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving improvements and leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Experience in distribution or engineering and strong financial acumen required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
We are looking to attract a Depot Manager / General Manager for a very busy distribution company in the Walsall area. The ideal candidate will come from a distribution / engineering background.
Main Responsibilities:
- Monitor the key components on a monthly basis and identify areas for improvement.
- Regularly review all local costs against previous years and understand why specific costs have increased or decreased.
- Be able to clearly explain the aged stock reserve formula and ensure commercially sound reasoning is behind any slow-moving stock.
- Actively manage all local non-material purchases and employee expenses, countersigning all associated purchase orders and forms.
- Use your understanding of the financial aspects of the depot to implement change where required.
- Measure all areas of the depot's activities and implement strategies to urgently return underperforming areas to required levels of performance.
- Actively manage all company stock, assets and property.
- Implement set procedures for all aspects of stock control and management.
- Ensure all fixed assets and capital items are correctly recorded and their costs, usage and remaining useful life are monitored and understood.
- Create a programme of replacement and/or addition of all local capital equipment.
- Be able to properly complete a capital request form with supporting documentation.
General Manager employer: Precision Resourcing Ltd
Join a respected global organisation in Bristol as a Logistics Coordinator, where you'll thrive in a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and regular social events, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful employment in a fast-paced logistics environment. Enjoy the benefits of a permanent position with career advancement opportunities while being part of a team that values your contributions.
