Your new company
You will be working for a well-known multichannel distributor business based near Leicester. They are looking for a highly experienced General Manager to come on board and provide leadership and direction for the National Distribution Centre team focused around warehouse operations.
Your new role
This role will support the development of the Operations strategy and manage warehousing KPIs, ensuring productivity, accuracy, service levels, and unit costs stay within budget. The role involves supporting customer accounts, driving organic growth, and collaborating with transport to meet dispatch times. You will work with the BD team to secure new business and achieve annual targets, deliver the annual warehouse budget (EBITDA), and drive Health and Safety initiatives. Additionally, you will manage sustainability efforts, recruit and develop site managers, and provide a 3-year strategic plan focusing on innovation, continuous improvement, and integration with other departments.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need to display excellent operational skills in warehousing, both manual and automation. You will need to have experience of successful leadership of a large operational management team as well as management and ownership of H&S. An in-depth knowledge of supply chain solutions, financials, P&L, and balance sheets is essential. The role will involve various CI and projects, so exposure to that will be advantageous. Other desirable requirements are a degree or equivalent and logistics/supply chain qualifications.
What you'll get in return
For this position, you will receive a permanent contract alongside an annual salary of up to £80,000. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to drive change and performance whilst developing their experience within retail logistics and supply chain.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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