warehouse manager Aston Clinton, England
Job description
About Korea Foods Company:
Korea Foods Company is a family-owned importer, distributor, and retailer of Korean and other Asian food. We are the largest importer of Korean food in Europe, distribute to 1200 wholesale customers, including the major multiples, and operate 14 retail shops in the UK.
We pride ourselves on working hard, quickly, and we are currently undertaking new expansion plans that will drive the company’s capabilities further.
The Role:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Warehouse Manager (WH Mgr) is responsible for all aspects of the warehouse department at our new distribution centre in Aston Clinton.
*****Please note that the planned open date for the new warehouse will likely be in August, however, potential candidate might be required to remain in their current role for a period of time until we have certainty for the start date***
Requirements:
- The WH Mgr will be required to have strong working knowledge of WMS, Excel and Word.
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment that is full of ambiguity.
- Excellent man-management, communication and listening skills, culturally sensitive to the different nationalities who work within the business. This is considered an essential requirement.
- Can do/will do approach to solving problems that arise.
- Experience with food FMCG products will be advantageous.
Responsibilities:
- Day to day warehouse management, with a focus on staffing and duties, resource planning, and employee relationships.
- Manage the workflow of the warehouse:
o Goods In
o Put Aways
o Picking
o Despatch
o Inventory Control
- Staff training and development.
- Manage relationships with external contractors for aspects of facilities management.
- Work closely with other departments to improve functions, such as Transport, HR, Inventory Management, Sales, and Retail.
- Assist in the implementation and maintain the operational use of a new WMS within the warehouse operations.
- Be responsible for Health and Safety matters within the warehouse.
- Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform other special assignments and duties as may be required.
Remuneration will be a salary of c. £40,000 per annum.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aston Clinton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- food FMCG products: 1 year (preferred)
- warehouse: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
