The role:

Working with our Distribution Manager to ensure timely fulfilment of orders and store replenishment; strong stock management and product care. Receiving in and overseeing deliveries using WM system. Making sure all health and safety regulations within the warehouse are maintained and adhered to.

Where:                        

Our Distribution Centre in Hemel Hempstead.

When: 

40 hours per week (5 days out of 7; 7-day operation; flexibility required)

Your character and skills will include:

• A minimum 3 years’ working in a warehouse environment with experience of supervising/managing, training, and motivating teams

• Strong planning and organisational skills with effective time management

• Ability to prioritise workload and ensure deadlines are met

• Experience with WIMS system is desirable

• Proficient in stock management with good attention to detail

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• A team player, willing to be a hands-on manager in a physically demanding environment

• A flexible ‘can-do’ attitude with the ability to show initiative and provide solutions

• Experience of implementing health and safety guidelines

• Full clean driving license

• Forklift and reach truck experience is preferable

Responsibilities will include:

Team management:

• Support the Distribution Manager in all daily warehouse activities, ensuring the team operates at peak productivity and resources are managed efficiently within cost parameters across two warehouses

• Assist the Distribution Manager to schedule and oversee warehouse team, managing the flow and quality of work to maximise efficiency and minimise overtime across both warehouses.

• Review and prepare staffing rotas and plan in accordance with seasonal and promotional activity

• Support the Manager with all training and development requirements in the team

• Along with the Manager, carry out regular performance appraisals and review meetings with team members

• Assist in running regular team meetings to ensure good communication and motivation within the team

• Understand and represent company culture and nurture this within the team

Stock Management

• Assist in overseeing the warehouse management system to efficiently manage the receipt and storage of deliveries and outgoing stock and inventory accuracy

• Work with Manager to review and develop internal warehouse processes and procedures to increase business efficiencies, including handling, storage and movement of goods

• Process all appropriate paperwork e.g., transfers, receipt of deliveries etc.

• Ensure the highest standards of product care and security to ensure minimal damage and shrinkage

• Liaise with other departments regarding wholesale deliveries, shipping queries, etc.

• Work with store managers to understand their store replenishment requirements and ensure timely deliveries to stores in order to maximise sales

• Supervise the reconciliation and stock-take process within the warehouse on a regular basis.

Health and Safety

• Working with the Distribution Manager to ensure the implementation of strong Health & Safety and Fire procedures to limit any potential danger to team members

• Ensure team members have completed all necessary Health and Safety training and are following all guidelines

• Complete all necessary paperwork including daily/weekly/monthly checklists

Other responsibilities will include:

• Maintain building security and ensure building is locked and secured when unmanned, including when manager is absent

• Schedule maintenance of machinery and equipment when required

• Management of supplies and sundries – carrier bags, etc.