Depot Manager
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Job Summary
Job Title: Depot Manager
Salary: Starting from 50000
Location: Basildon
If youre a leader who thrives in logistics and who loves getting stuck in to make things run smoother then keep reading this could be the role youve been waiting for.
About the role
Youll be in the driving seat of the depot: overseeing daily operations keeping everything moving managing a team and ensuring health safety and quality standards are met. Its a hands-on leadership role you wont just be behind a desk. Whether its logistics scheduling stock control or liaising with transport partners youll be expected to anticipate issues and respond swiftly. Your leadership will be visible in maintaining productivity meeting budgets reducing waste and improving processes.
About the client
Our client is a fast-paced company operating in the industrial / construction supply sector (building materials tools fixings etc.) with multiple depots around the country. Based on strong values of reliability service and practical expertise they pride themselves on delivering what customers need when they need it often on tight timescales. The business invests in its people and takes safety innovation and continuous improvement seriously.
Working hours
Monday to Friday
37 hours per week
Key duties
Lead coach and manage a depot team (supervisors warehouse operatives drivers) to deliver reliable service with a positive ethos
Plan monitor and optimise stock and inventory levels
Coordinate inbound and outbound transport operations
Implement and maintain safety environmental and quality compliance standards
Manage budget cost controls and resource allocation to meet operational targets
Identify opportunities for process improvement
Key requirements
Proven experience in managing a depot warehouse or equivalent logistics operation
Strong leadership skills: you must be comfortable leading people handling issues and motivating teams
Excellent organisational skills: youll need to balance many tasks deadlines and priorities at once
Experience working with KPIs budgets and operational metrics; you should proactively monitor report and act on data
A good understanding of health safety and quality legislation and best practices in a warehouse/depot environment
Problem-solver mindset: quick thinking under pressure plus a capacity to foresee challenges before they arise
Key Skills
- Financial Acumen
- Management Experience
- SAP Warehouse Management
- Maximo
- Warehouse Management
- Cabling
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Warehouse Management System
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- Team Management
- Lead Generation
