Warehouse Operations Manager
4 days ago
Bedford
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.