J O B P U R P O S E

Working over a 7-day operation, our client is looking for a DC Manager who will be responsible for managing all DC & logistics activity, including the receiving, warehousing and delivery of product in line with business targets and objectives.

D A Y - T O - D A Y D U T I E S

Accountable for the leadership and management of the DC on a day-to-day basis
Maintaining focus on all warehouse KPI's and employee engagement
Understanding underlying reasons for trends (positive and negative) with the ability to flex the operation accordingly to meet the targets
Proactively manage the output of the DC and other improvement initiatives to deliver savings in efficiency and cost
Identifying and delivering cost-saving opportunities
Compiling, tracking and reviewing KPI suite for the distribution and logistics function and, where necessary, identify trends and take swift corrective action
Managing peak planning and execution
Driving the operations strategic and tactical continuous improvement plans with full budgetary responsibility for all aspects of the DC
Resource planning across the DC

C A N D I D A T E S P E C I F I C A T I O N

Strong management experience in a large fast-paced distribution centre, e-Commerce distribution experience is essential
Proven track record of engaging and motivating teams in a warehouse environment
Self-motivated, independent and target driven
Strong commercial acumen
Ability to liaise from shop-floor to board level
Extensive knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems and automation
Ability to align and engage the team to achieve the company vision, strategy and goals