Warehouse Manager

East Sussex | Full-Time | Permanent

Competitive Salary + Benefits

A well-established and growing trade distribution business is looking to appoint an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to lead warehouse performance and support continued operational growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for stock integrity, team performance, operational efficiency and service delivery within a busy distribution environment.

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations including goods-in, storage, picking and dispatch
• Lead, coach and develop warehouse colleagues to achieve operational targets
• Drive stock accuracy, inventory controls and cycle counting processes
• Ensure service levels and delivery expectations are consistently achieved
• Monitor and improve warehouse KPIs including productivity, accuracy and operational performance
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and regulatory compliance
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce cost
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to support customer and branch requirements
• Manage warehouse layout, capacity planning and resource allocation

• Previous experience leading warehouse or distribution operations
• Strong people management and team development capability
• Experience with inventory control and warehouse systems
• Commercial awareness and a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Forklift certification and trade/distribution experience advantageous

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Staff benefits package
• Training and career development opportunities
• Long-term progression potential