Senior Operations Manager - Inbound

Are you ready to drive excellence in the logistics industry? We are seeking a dynamic Senior Operations Manager to join the team in our National Distribution Center in Wolverhampton, Four Ashes

The Role:

As the Senior Operations Manager, you'll play a crucial role in our logistics function, ensuring smooth and efficient operations in our distribution centres. From overseeing inbound and outbound shipping activities to maintaining top-notch accuracy and quality standards, you'll be at the heart of our supply chain operations.

Main Duties include:

Be the primary point of contact for all inbound shipping activities.

Organize and oversee receipt, replenish and put-away operations to ensure accuracy and quality.

Meet receipt targets, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Lead recruitment, development, and management of staff, ensuring adequate training and supervision.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and efficiency.

Collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize stock management and availability.

Manage budgets and lead projects aimed at improving inbound performance.

Working hours:

45 (average) hours Monday to Friday, covering a 6am till 2pm shift

As a Senior Operations Manager, you will have a great track record of managing a warehouse, ideally gained within a fast-paced environment such as FMCG.

What you'll need to succeed:

• At least 5 years' experience in a senior management role within a warehouse environment, preferably in FMCG.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems and LEAN principles.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and IT skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to change.
• Ability to lead and manage change effectively.

What we'll offer: 

Benefits at GSF Car Parts are designed to support all aspects of our team members life throughout their career. Whether that’s their health, wealth or everyday lifestyle, we are here for our team members and their loved ones and there is something for everyone! To name a few of our benefits we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in the logistics industry, apply now to join our team! Confidentiality guaranteed.

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 175 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.

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