We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager for our new warehouse in Bedford.
The Warehouse Manager's role is to be responsible for the day-to-day running of N2O's warehouse amp; logistics operation based in Bedford, to ensure high-performing operational delivery by managing processes, ensuring the safe storage and delivery of stock, and developing staff. The role requires close relationship development with key stakeholders across the business. Reporting into the Logistics Director, It also has responsibility for the development and maintenance of the N2O logistics amp; warehouse facilities, planning for future capacity requirements and advising on future trends.
Key Accountabilities include:
- Liaising with fellow Logistics and Warehouse Managers, Campaign Managers, Field Support Managers, suppliers, and transport companies to ensure the efficient and effective fulfilment of campaigns.
- Planning, coordinating, and monitoring the receipt, order assembly, and dispatch of goods and ensuring that N2O's logistics operation is both consistent and transparent and in alignment with all over sites.
- Efficient utilisation of space and mechanical handling equipment, ensuring quality, budgetary targets, and environmental objectives are met.
- Planning and analysing budgets and expenditures.
- Negotiating and setting up contracts with third-party suppliers.
- Ensuring the timely response and resolution of queries and complaints.
- Keeping the stock management system up to date and ensuring inventory accuracy.
- Organising the recruitment of staff as well as coaching, developing, and monitoring staff performance.
- Motivating, organising, and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met.
- Providing reports and statistics regularly.
- Maintaining standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security in the work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal.
About us
N2O is a leading brand activation agency. Working in partnership with our clients, we win fans for brands, wherever they are through creative brand experiences that engage the right consumers at the right time at home, in-store, out of home, or online.
We apply 20+ years of marketing experience to successfully deliver our clients’ requirements, across sectors including FMCG, health and beauty, luxury goods, retail, and technology. Our Head Office is based in Maidenhead, but we also have sites in Welwyn Garden City, Colnbrook, and Bedford.
Requirements
- 2 years of experience overseeing a medium-sized logistics and warehouse operation either in a managerial or senior supervisory role
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- The ability to work with tight deadlines
- Good verbal, written, and numerical skills.
- Good technical and IT skills, to be able to use database systems and create spreadsheets.
- Excellent planning and organising skills.
- Able to use own initiatives, is assertive, proactive, and has a problem-solving attitude.
- Able to work flexible hours e.g. working weekends or out-of-office hours if required ( time in lieu provided)
- Knowledge of the legal requirements of operating a warehouse.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Forklift Licence for both Counterbalance and Reach Trucks
Benefits
- Gross annual salary 32,000 - 35,000 (depending on experience)
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holiday (increasing each completed year to 30)
- Flex buy / sell holiday scheme
- Life assurance
- Retail discounts scheme
- Employee Assist Programme
- Season ticket loan
- Day 1 digital GP and digital Dental services
- Location has multiple perks including free breakfasts, hot drinks and onsite parking
- Free private healthcare after 2 years of continuous service.