Warehouse Manager

Premier Work Support are currently recruiting for a permanent Warehouse Manager/Supervisor for a logistics company based on the outskirts of Basildon, Essex.

As the Warehouse Manager/Supervisor you will be reposivle for managing and supporting an effective operational process, whih ensures accurate integrity of customers/suppliers stock whilst ensuring that all legislative and regulatory requirements are upheld and the highest standard of health and safety are maintained.

Duties will include:

• Liaising with customers, suppliers and transport teams; planning, coordinating and monitoring the receipt, order assembly and dispatch of goods
• Maintenance and management of WMS
• Creating an effective working environment building a diverse, well- balanced team.
• Work closely with the site, customer and supplier stock teams, warehouse and related departments, ensuring clarity and consistency in all we do
• Daily/weekly/monthly stock takes
• Adherence to customer stock and control procedures
• Efficient flow of stock throughout the site
• Dealing with customer and supplier stock enquiries and complaints
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing suppliers.
• Planning and conducting perpetual inventory counts and stock takes.
• Ensuring that staff deal with all stock queries quickly and efficiently
• Using space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently and making sure quality, budgetary targets are met
• Coordinating the use of automated and computerised systems where necessary
• Maintain a safe working environment which complies with all aspects of the company's H&S policy
• Ensure all environmental control measures are in place and effective
• Manage & Control operational costs in an effective manner
• Manage, support & develop the operational team through continuous improvement and proactive communication
• Establish, monitor and maintain agreed performance levels for all warehouse activity
• Liaise, support and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Maintain, review and develop working practises in line with operational procedures
• Day to day planning and management of the operation and any special projects or initiatives through continuous improvement
• Effectively communicate internally through the production of reports, KPI information
• Ensuring efficient and effective delivery and implementation of all aspects of Clients operational requirements
• Attending and facilitating regular operational meetings with staff to communicate consistent objectives and performance
• Working to KPI's and objectives agreed with clients, taking into account any special projects or initiatives

Key skills required:

• Good spoken and written communication skills
• A professional manner
• Good computer literacy (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Experience operating within a warehouse environment

Hours are Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm however some flexibility may be needed

If you have all of the skills and attributes for the role please apply online today.