Warehouse Manager

The Best Connection are currently looking for a Warehouse Manager to join our client based in Sidcup.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage daily warehouse activities, ensuring smooth operations for receiving, storing, and dispatching goods.
• Coordinate the workflow within the warehouse, ensuring that tasks are assigned and completed on time.
• Maintain high standards of inventory control, ensuring accurate stock levels and minimising errors or discrepancies.

Team Leadership & Supervision:

• Supervise and lead the warehouse team, including warehouse assistants and other staff.
• Assign daily tasks to team members and monitor performance to ensure productivity and efficiency.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and support to staff to promote their professional growth and improve team performance.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and assist in team development.

Inventory Management:

• Ensure inventory is accurately logged, stored, and organised within the warehouse, adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Assist in inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation, reporting any discrepancies or issues to management.
• Implement systems for efficient stock rotation and management to avoid inventory issues.

Quality Control & Process Improvement:

• Ensure that all incoming and outgoing shipments are accurately checked, documented, and packaged to prevent damage during transit.
• Identify areas for process improvement within warehouse operations and implement best practices to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
• Resolve any issues or challenges related to stock management, shipment delays, or inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.

Logistics Coordination:

• Work closely with the freight forwarding team and logistics department to ensure timely and accurate dispatch and receipt of goods.
• Ensure that orders are prepared and ready for dispatch according to customer specifications and timelines.
• Communicate effectively with the operations and transportation teams to track shipments and manage any logistical concerns.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a warehouse or logistics environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role, preferably within freight forwarding.
• Proven experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, and team leadership.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and other relevant software.

Hours and pay

Shifts between 6am -5pm

37.5 hours per week

£16.40 per hour pay, weekly pay

This is a temporary to permenant role