Details:
- Salary: £38,000 - 40,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Silverstone West Northamptonshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Our client, a rapidly growing consumer goods business with a strong online and retail presence, is seeking an experienced *** Warehouse & Logistics Operations Manager *** to take ownership of its warehouse, inventory, fulfilment and international logistics operations.
This is a hands-on management role for someone who is equally comfortable leading a team, improving processes and supporting day-to-day warehouse activity.
The successful candidate will play a key role in improving stock accuracy, strengthening operational processes and supporting continued growth across the UK and Europe.
Warehouse & Logistics Operations Manager - Key Responsibilities
* Manage the day-to-day running of the warehouse
* Lead, support and develop the warehouse team
* Ensure orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately and on time
* Maintain accurate stock records within the company's ERP system
* Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies
* Oversee cycle counts, stock takes and inventory reconciliations
* Improve warehouse layouts, stock locations and storage processes
* Coordinate UK, European and international shipments
* Work with freight forwarders, customs agents and courier partners
* Oversee fulfilment across online marketplaces, B2B and European customers
* Monitor courier, warehouse and shipment performance
* Maintain operational procedures, training guides and warehouse documentation
* Identify and implement continuous improvements across the operation
* Ensure health and safety procedures and company policies are followed
Warehouse & Logistics Operations Manager - Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Previous experience as a Warehouse Manager, Logistics Manager or similar
* Forklift Truck (FLT) experience (ideally counterbalance and stacker)
* Experience leading a warehouse or fulfilment team
* Strong inventory management and stock-control knowledge
* Experience using warehouse management, stock-control or ERP systems
* Experience coordinating international shipments and shipping documentation
* Good knowledge of freight, courier and customs processes
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Confidence using Microsoft Excel
* A hands-on and practical approach to management
* Experience with online marketplace fulfilment, consumer goods, serial-controlled stock or European logistics would be advantageous.
Warehouse & Logistics Ops Manager - Package
* Salary up to £40,000 per annum (DOE)
* 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
* Company pension
* Sick pay
* Free on-site parking
*Kitchen facilities with refreshments available
* Company events and social activities
* Career progression opportunities
* Salary reviews and annual bonus potential
* Time off in lieu for additional hours worked during peak periods
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing business where you will have the autonomy to improve warehouse operations, strengthen inventory controls and build a team capable of supporting future growth