Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Role: Warehouse & Logistics Manager
Location: Winsford
Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Manager to lead day to day warehouse operations and coordinate end-to-end logistics activities. You will be responsible for inventory accuracy, on-time dispatch, team leadership, cost control and continuous improvement to meet customer service and operational targets.

The role:

Manage all warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch
Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, carrier management and routing to optimise costs and service levels
Manage company drivers, including scheduling, performance oversight, compliance checks, and allocation of transport duties
Maintain accurate inventory control and cycle count programs; investigate and resolve discrepancies
Lead, coach and develop warehouse and logistics teams; create effective shift rotas and resource plans
Implement and maintain Health & Safety, security and quality standards across the warehouse
Manage budgets, cost controls and vendor relationships, drive efficiency and waste reduction
Use WMS/ERP systems to plan workload, track performance and generate management reports and KPIs
Develop and implement process improvements, lean initiatives and best-practice procedures
Coordinate cross-functional activity with procurement, sales and customer service to meet delivery commitments

The candidate:

Proven experience managing warehouse and logistics operations, typically 5+ years in a supervisory or management role
Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP systems
Excellent inventory control and stock management skills
Demonstrable people management skills, including recruiting, training and performance management
Solid understanding of transport operations
Competent user of Microsoft Excel and reporting tools; able to produce and interpret KPI reports
Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills
Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and best practice in warehouse environments
In date FLT licence For further information, please contact Sophie on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed