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Warehouse Manager

ACS Performance

England

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead operations and enhance efficiency in freight forwarding. This role demands a thorough understanding of logistics and the ability to foster strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing the warehouse team, ensuring smooth operations, and maintaining high standards of customer service. If you are passionate about logistics and have the skills to manage a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Experience in transport and logistics is essential.
  • Strong knowledge of worldwide freight forwarding operations required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships with stakeholders and freight forwarders.
  • Oversee warehouse team induction, training, and operations.
  • Ensure document processing for shifts is managed effectively.

Skills

Transport and logistics knowledge
Worldwide freight forwarding operations
Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Warehouse operations management
Stakeholder communication
Training and development
Commercial awareness
Organizational skills

Job description

The successful Warehouse Manager will be using your knowledge and understanding of worldwide freight forwarding operations to ensure maximum operational efficiency whilst observing high levels of professional customer service.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Fostering a first-rate working relationship with internal stakeholders, as well as building and maintaining an excellent rapport with our external parties including airline sheds, customers and all interested freight forwarders.
  • Be the managing interface between our current Transport & Operations team, and both import and export facilities.
  • Assisting with conducting risk assessments, supporting the development of mitigating strategies where appropriate.
  • Supporting the building and management of effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Take responsibility for the Warehouse Operative team for induction, training and development, sickness cover, and holiday planning.
  • Manage the document processing with particular focus on preparation for the next shift's activities.
Qualifications:

To be successful in this role of Warehouse Manager, we would love to speak to anyone who has experience of:

  • Knowledge of and experience in the transport and logistics industry.
  • Knowledge and understanding of worldwide freight forwarding operations.
  • Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS) within the aviation industry.
  • Experience in managing warehouse operations.
  • Ability to communicate well with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Ability to offer guidance and support and to arrange appropriate training for all warehouse operatives.
  • Good commercial awareness and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under the pressure of deadlines.

ACS are recruiting for a Warehouse Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Warehouse Manager, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Warehouse Manager.

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