Warehouse Manager in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Warehouse Manager
Overview:

Our client has been in the business of helping companies establish, maintain and grow their IT services since 1996. Their team of hardworking professionals deliver multiple services all over the world, and they do it with unmatched efficiency and enthusiasm.

They continue to grow and have over 550 permanent staff employed at their offices in London, Portsmouth, Wokingham, Glasgow, Krakow, Hyderabad, Singapore and within many of their customers' sites. Their heritage is in helping businesses to operate their critical technology in a more cost-effective manner, while improving effectiveness in areas such as customer engagement and operational responsiveness.

Now they are looking looking for an exceptional person to Manage their Portsmouth warehouse. Based at Voyager Park, the ideal candidate will have proven warehouse management skills in a busy fast-moving environment, ERP/ WMS knowledge and experience, in addition to an inquisitive, problem solving, flexible, can-do attitude.

* Work with the other department heads to develop and maintain good procedures and practice Ensure company ISO and Regulatory standards are met and upheld.
* Uphold the companies Health and Safety Policies and maintain a high level of vigilance
* Provide management reports to senior management
* Run KPI reports and publish to management team

Responsibilities:

* Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations
* Continual review of layout and efficient space utilisation
* Identify, initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures
* Ensure all warehousing, handling, and shipping requirements are met
* Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security
* Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
* Support and enhance the warehouse team's skills and knowledge through internal and external training and development.
* Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal support functions.
* Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
* Recruit, select, coach, and motivate employees
* Produce reports and statistics regularly (throughput, space, and aged stockholding etc)
* Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided
* Be responsible for ordering and maintaining warehouse stationary and packing materials.
* Ensure that the team accurately maintain the Various stock databases
* Undertake an annual stock take with accuracy level of 99.99%
* Minimise any damage to stock

Qualifications:

* Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
* Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
* Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
* Leadership skills and ability manage staff
* Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication skills

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.