Warehouse Manager Wantage, England
Job description
The position - Warehouse Manager
We are looking for a talented Warehouse and Logistics Manager to support the company through ongoing growth. This role will be responsible for all inbound and outbound shipping for suppliers and customers.
You will facilitate import and export requirements, ensuring all relevant documentation is compliant to ensure smooth transit of any goods into and out of the company and will deliver excellent service levels to ensure on time delivery to customers.
You will keep accurate records and be aware of reporting requirements for HMRC and waste returns.
As the Warehouse and Logistics Manager you will be working with internal and external customer stakeholders and will establish and manage the expectations of those individuals.
You will report into the Operations, Logistics and Planning Manager and work alongside all departments. The function is a centralised function and provides services to all areas of the business.
Company overview - Navtech Radar
Navtech Radar is a world-leading innovator, and multi-award-winning designer and manufacturer of commercially deployed radar solutions. Our ground-breaking technology is utilised by clients worldwide, across many industry sectors, from Perimeter Security Surveillance and Industrial Automation to Traffic Incident Detection on Smart Highways and as part of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).
As part of Halma plc, a FTSE 100 company, you will be joining a group of companies whose mission is to make the world cleaner, safer, and healthier.
Our work headquarters
Our manufacturing facility is in the recently developed Grove Business Park, South Oxfordshire, within an easy commute from areas of Reading, Swindon, Newbury and Oxford.
Our culture and benefits
We help create the right environment for our dedicated staff by providing a flexible, fun, friendly, and family feel. We are dog friendly and enjoy family, friends and group events. We have plenty of free parking for our employees and provide you with options to join colleagues on lunchtime walks, biking and other pursuits. We care about our staff, in fact, our culture is developed by them, for them!
Key accountabilities
- Coordinate and execute all activities related to inbound and outbound shipping for suppliers and customers.
- Inventory Management – ensure inventory is accurate and available to the production and repairs team as requested.
- Technological Advancement – propose, develop and implement latest technology within the Warehouse to directly benefit processes such as MRP and S&OP.
- Process and Procedure Development related to Inventory and Logistical function.
- Warehouse Management – including adherence to health and safety legislation.
- Leadership – Develop, Train and review needs of staff.
- Line Management of Warehouse Operatives including Appraisals. Performance Reviews, Development plans etc.
- Accurate Record Keeping and awareness of reporting requirements for HMRC and waste returns.
Key competencies
- Can do Attitude.
- Not Afraid to roll up sleeves, be a selfless leader and be part of a team.
- Experience in B2C retail environment.
- Great Leadership skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, record keeping and reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent customer facing and customer service skills.
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent organisation skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information.
- Self-motivated and ability to take accountability.
- Able to manage and prioritise tasks and time effectively.
- Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks and issues as they arise.
Knowledge, Education and Experience
Required:
- Familiar with shipping documentation such as bills of discharge, commercial invoices, packing slips, certificates of origin are an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Parent Company Governance Framework
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PC and IT literate – with good working knowledge of MS office programme
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a B2C Warehouse Environment
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Leadership of teams
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Warehouse Management and Inventory Controls
- Key understanding of OTIF and Inventory Metrics
- Proven Track Record of Automation implementation within a Warehouse
- Minimum of 5 years’ in Design, Development and Implementation of Warehouse and Inventory Management Processes and Procedures
Desirable:
Experience in EPICOR.
