Location: Manchester
Full Time
Onsite
JD.com are recruiting for a Warehouse Manager to join this brand new warehouse due to open in the next few months.
Role:
As Warehouse Manager you will over see comprehensive warehouse operations management in alignment with corporate strategy and operational objectives. Develop warehousing strategies, process standards, and annual plans.
Lead and motivate a team to coordinate inbound/outbound logistics, inventory control, cost optimisation, and team development to increase operational efficiency and ensure a safe environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop warehouse development strategies, process standards, and annual plans aligned with company objectives.
- Establish a comprehensive warehouse management system, design warehouse layouts, and plan equipment allocation to drive standardisation and intelligent upgrades, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Oversee the complete workflow of inbound/outbound logistics, storage, inventory management, and order fulfilment.
- Monitor key metrics such as inventory turnover and accuracy, optimise task routing and resource allocation, and ensure smooth, error-free warehouse operations to minimise losses.
- Manage warehouse team recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
- Optimise organisational structure to strengthen execution capabilities. Implement safety protocols, address major incidents, and mitigate operational risks to ensure compliance and workplace safety.
- Partner with logistics, sales, and other departments to align supply chain resources and resolve operational bottlenecks.
- Gather customer insights to refine service processes, elevating satisfaction and competitive advantage.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience of warehouse operations
- Proven track record in leading team in complex environments
- Clear communicator
- Knowledge in health and safety, legislation and compliance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel and Word)