Warehouse Operations Manager

Description

About the job

Loom Talent Limited have exclusively partnered with a repeat 3PL business.

Our client offers innovative solutions to a ranging client base including: Retail, FMCG and General Merchandise.

The Role

The Warehouse Operations Manager will play a critical role in leading all activity across the operation within their field, whilst working closely with the site General Manager., based at their flagship site in Bedford.

This position is a truly exciting opportunity, with lots of autonomy for an experienced logistics & supply chain professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation.

Core Aspects of the Warehouse Operations Manager role:

End–to–End Supply Chain Management – Oversee the full supply chain process, ensuring efficient procurement, inventory control, and demand planning to meet business needs.Manage a team of circa x100 indirect and x8 driect reports. Optimise Logistics Operations – Manage warehouse, and distribution activities to ensure timely and cost–effective deliveries.Supplier & Vendor Relationships – Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and key stakeholders to drive performance and cost efficiency's.Inventory & Stock Control – Ensure accurate stock levels, reduce waste, and improve inventory forecasting to avoid shortages or overstocking.Customer Order Fulfilment – Oversee sales order processing, ensuring on–time and in–full (OTIF) deliveries while maintaining excellent customer service.Data–Driven Performance Management – Monitor and analyse supply chain KPIs, such as lead times, cost per unit, and supplier performance, to drive continuous improvement.Warehouse & Facility Oversight – Manage warehouse operations, ensuring optimal layout, stock movement, and safety compliance.Process Improvement & Cost Reduction – Identify opportunities to streamline processes, negotiate better supplier terms, and reduce operational costs without compromising service quality.Cross–Functional Collaboration – Work closely with production, sales, and finance teams to align supply chain strategies with business goals.Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management – Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental, and industry regulations, mitigating risks across the supply chain.

The Candidate

The successful candidate for the Warehouse Operations Manager role will have the following skills & experiences:

A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background – Essential.Managed over x100 indirect reports and over x8 direct.5+ Years proven Logistics & Supply Chain Supervisory or Management experience across Operations – Essential.3PL Warehouse experience – Essential.Previous budgetary / P&L responsibility – Advantageous.Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high–performing teams – Essential.An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges – Essential.Commutable to the Bedford area 5 days per week – Essential.

Salary & Benefits Package

Salary – 45,000 to 50,000.25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays.Pension Contributions.Plus additional company benefits.

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