Job Description

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   Warehouse Manager
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  Our client provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for companies of all sizes. The core business encompasses international freight forwarding, integrated logistics capabilities, and supply chain solutions. Empowered by state-of-the art IT-solutions, they help successfully drive their clients&rsquo; businesses at the global, regional and local level.
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   Job Role
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  You will be responsible for the accurate and efficient operation of the Warehouse and the administration function.
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  You will be responsible for the for the day-to-day Management and co&ndash;ordination of the warehouse staff, both operational and admin team.
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  The objective will be to ensure that we service the customer to the highest standard, getting it right 1st time, every time.
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   Financial/Commercial
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  &bull; Ensure that all activity undertaken is charged for at appropriate rates. Bring any exceptions to your line manager.
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  &bull; Ensuring that all Duty VAT, invoicing/charging out of all goods and services provided by the Warehouse division is accurately processed in a timely manner by admin dept.
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  &bull; Prepare information re clock cards/time sheets/attendance records re payments and holiday authorisation/rota and cover for annual leave and sickness cover
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  &bull; Check and authorise supplier invoices
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   Operational
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  &bull; Management of all areas of the day-to-day operation of the warehouse and admin teams.
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  &bull; Review of operating procedures on both operations and admin. Update/improve the processes and working practices where possible. Ensure best practice is always followed and operations are efficient.
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  &bull; Ensure customer quality standards are met.
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  &bull; Ensure that the set productivity levels are maintained, and the accurate outputs / throughputs and targets are achieved.
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   Customers
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  &bull; Maintain and build working relationships with existing &amp; new Customers
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  &bull; Ensure Customer and business deadlines are met
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  &bull; Ensure accuracy of information for both customer and management, and that it is provided in a timely manner
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  &bull; Become familiar with Micro Help and be knowledgeable of other MS applications such as excel and word. Creating, updating and maintaining of spreadsheets and other documents.
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   Employees
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  &bull; Ensure that all warehouse employees are aware of their responsibilities and obligations.
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  &bull; Engender a &ldquo;can do attitude&rdquo; within the warehouse personnel
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  &bull; Dealing with (in conjunction with Personnel/HR Dept.) all employee issues, including recruitment, training, disciplinary procedures, setting of shift patterns and use of temporary labour.
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   General
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  &bull; Adhering to all policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
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  &bull; Ensure that all HR and Health and Safety policies are adhered to
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  &bull; Appraisals
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   Experience
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  6-8 years of experience in warehouse operations management is acceptable
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   Leadership and Management
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  4-5 years of experience leading and managing a team of direct and indirect reports.
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  6+ years of complex logistics operations experience, including warehouse, inventory management
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   Skills and Abilities
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  Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices.
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  o Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
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  o Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
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  o Hands-on experience with warehouse management software and databases.
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  o Effective leadership skills for managing staff.
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  Salary &pound;55,000 to &pound;60,000 p/a
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