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Warehouse Manager

Ref: 543413

Bedford

£55,000

  • Permanent

About the candidate

With a proven history of strategic leadership in warehouse management and logistics across various sectors, the candidate has excelled in roles demanding rigorous operational control and the capacity to drive continuous improvement. Adept at navigating the challenges of fast-moving consumer goods industries, IT broker logistics, and retail environments, they have consistently delivered significant improvements in service quality, operational efficiency, and cost reductions.

Demonstrating a laser focus on enhancing customer experience, the candidate has effectively managed, redesigned, and optimised logistical processes to meet demanding service level agreements, while also significantly curbing costs. Their expertise spans across global logistics operations, inventory control, compliance, strategic planning, and workforce management.

The candidate is highly qualified, possessing various certifications in retail and management, alongside a robust background in operational and strategic roles stretching over 17 years.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Savings: Achieved significant cost reductions, saving over £100K through strategic procurement practices and negotiations with shipping providers.
  • Team Leadership and Development: Led multiple teams, fostering a collaborative environment and significantly enhancing team performance and service metrics.
  • Strategic Implementations: Developed and launched operational tools and strategic initiatives that greatly improved workflow management and data-driven decision making. 
  •  Successfully reduced waste within the warehouse management system, reducing down procedure steps. 
  • Managed ISO 9001, 14001, 27001 and 22301, achieving zero non conformance across 6 years of management

Areas of expertise

  • Drastically reduced WEEE operational costs, saving around £150K while introduced cycle counting procedures improving inventory control leading to 6 years of 100% external audit checks. 
  • Expertise in managing logistics operations, including international shipping, compliance, and 3PL coordination. 
  • Introduced badge security access to the inventory cage, reducing footfall and access, to improve standards and inventory control.
  • Proven ability to reduce operating costs through effective strategies such as vendor negotiations and inventory optimisation.
  • Strong leader with a proven track record in building, mentoring, and leading teams to exceed corporate targets and improve professional skills.
  • Strong capability in identifying areas for improvement, designing processes that enhance productivity and efficiency.
  • Streamlined warehouse operations leading to a reduction in service times by up to 2.5 hours daily.