Loom Talent are delighted to be supporting a premium retail business with the recruitment of a General Manager - NDC in Hemel Hempstead.
As General Manager - NDC, you will lead and continuously improve the performance of a fast moving omni channel Distribution Centre that serves retail stores and eCommerce customers.
Responsibilities will include:
* Lead the senior site team to deliver and exceed the performance targets of the site across retail and eCommerce
* Ensure that all Health and Safety policies are rigorously compiled to achieve the safest possible working environment
* Management of the transport operation for delivery to store and trunking, including management of the fleet
* Define, formalise and take ownership for the delivery of the DC operational plan for volumes, manpower, cost and service
* Manage within agreed budgets ensuring that cost efficiencies are identified and delivered
* Attract and grow talent, improve capability to retain a high performing teams and have a robust succession plan in place
* Continually review site performance and drive the team to seek out continual efficiencies
* Focus on the wellbeing and engagement of your wider teams to ensure all understand the strategy and the part they play
The successful candidate for the role of General Manager - NDC you will meet the following criteria:
* A proven leader with previous experience as a General Manager or site lead
* DC transformation experience including pickface zoning and warehouse layout changes to maximise operational efficiencies
* Able to demonstrate the delivery of Continuous Improvement initiatives
* Warehouse Management System (WMS) knowledge and experience
* CPC Holder (desirable)
* Strong data and analytics skills
Upon appointment to the role of General Manager - NDC, you will receive a competitive salary + Car allowance + Bonus. The role offers the chance to impact the future success of the business and has scope for further progression within the Group.