Warehouse Manager - Epping

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, stock handling, order processing, dispatch and distribution.
• Manage a high-volume warehouse operating as a distribution centre servicing multiple branches.
• Coordinate stock allocation, dispatch schedules and deliveries to ensure efficient branch replenishment.
• Ensure warehouse layout and storage facilities are organised for optimal space utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Implement and maintain warehouse policies, procedures and operational standards.
• Monitor warehouse productivity, service delivery and operational performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Oversee daily stock counts, regular cycle counts and three annual branch stocktakes.
• Ensure accurate stock records and reconcile physical stock against the inventory management system.
• Monitor stock movements, investigate discrepancies and implement corrective measures.
• Identify and report slow-moving and obsolete stock.
• Maintain effective stock management procedures and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Identify mild steel products, including sheet and plate, and ensure appropriate stock handling and storage.

• Supervise, lead and motivate warehouse staff to achieve operational targets.
• Allocate duties, monitor performance and maintain high standards of productivity and accountability.
• Provide hands-on leadership and ensure warehouse activities are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Foster a strong work ethic and maintain a disciplined, performance-driven working environment.

• Oversee receiving and dispatch administration to ensure accurate documentation and efficient processing.
• Check outgoing loads following the night shift to ensure trucks are correctly loaded before departure.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance requirements and coordinate the necessary follow-ups.
• Ensure dispatch operations run according to schedule and comply with company procedures.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination between the warehouse and the branches it services.

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Conduct workplace inspections and identify potential hazards and operational risks.
• Investigate workplace incidents and implement appropriate corrective measures.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised warehouse environment.
• Liaise with health and safety representatives and relevant inspectors when required.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience in warehouse management or warehouse supervision, with at least 5 years' relevant experience preferred.
• Strong warehouse and logistics management experience, ideally within a high-volume distribution environment.
• Previous retail experience is required.
• Experience or knowledge of the steel and tube or rebar industry would be advantageous.
• Ability to identify mild steel products, particularly sheet and plate.
• Strong understanding of stock control, inventory reconciliation, warehouse policies and procedures.
• Experience managing receiving, dispatch, stock counts and distribution operations.
• Syspro experience would be advantageous.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong administrative ability and attention to detail.
• A dynamic, hands-on individual with an excellent work ethic who can manage pressure, high volumes and competing priorities effectively.