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Oversee daily distribution center operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. \nLead and manage all operational activities within the Distribution Centre, ensuring the efficient flow of goods from receipt through to dispatch.\nDrive operational excellence by delivering productivity, service, quality, and cost targets in line with business objectives.\nOversee inbound, inventory, fulfilment, outbound, and returns operations to ensure seamless execution across the DC.\nEnsure the safe, accurate, and efficient receipt, storage, picking, packing, and distribution of inventory.\nMonitor and manage operational performance through the effective use of KPIs, reporting, and data analysis.\nDevelop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.\nManage inventory accuracy through effective stock control, cycle counting, reconciliation, and governance processes.\nDrive labour planning and resource allocation to ensure optimal productivity and operational efficiency.\nLead and develop operational teams, creating a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.\nEnsure compliance with health and safety regulations, company policies, operational standards, and audit requirements.\nManage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support operational objectives and service delivery.\nOversee Warehouse Management System (WMS) processes and ensure effective utilisation of operational systems.\nIdentify and implement opportunities to improve warehouse layout, storage utilisation, workflow efficiency, and capacity management.\nPrepare and present operational reports, performance reviews, and improvement recommendations to senior leadership.\nSupport strategic projects, business growth initiatives, and operational scalability within the Distribution Centre network.\n Relevant Degree or Diploma in a related field\n\nDegree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Management would be advantageous.\n\n5 years' experience within Outbound Distribution Centre Operations.\n\nMinimum 5 years people management experience.\n\nExperience managing teams of 30+ employees within a high-volume distribution centre environment.\n\nStrong experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).\n\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting and operational analysis.\n\nProven experience managing operational budgets, labour planning, and productivity targets.\n\nExperience within an eCommerce fulfilment environment would be advantageous.\n\nUnderstanding of health, safety, and compliance regulations within a distribution environment.\nSkills:\nOutbound Operations Management\nDistribution Centre Operations\nWarehouse Operations\nPicking, Packing & Dispatch Management\nWorkforce Planning & Labour Management\nBudget Management & Cost Control\nWarehouse Management Systems (WMS)\nMicrosoft Excel\nKPI & Performance Management\nProductivity Management\nOperational Reporting & Data Analysis\nContinuous Improvement\nProcess Optimisation\nStakeholder Management\nBehaviours:\nBeing Resilient - 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