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Warehouse Operations Manager, Luton, Bedfordshire
Client: Loom Talent
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
About the job
Loom Talent Limited has exclusively partnered with a repeat 3PL business. Our client offers innovative solutions to a diverse client base including Retail, FMCG, and General Merchandise.
The Role
The Warehouse Operations Manager will play a critical role in leading all activity across the operation within their field, working closely with the site General Manager at their flagship site in Bedford. This position offers autonomy for an experienced logistics & supply chain professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organization.
Core Aspects of the Warehouse Operations Manager role:
* End-to-End Supply Chain Management - Oversee the full supply chain process, ensuring efficient procurement, inventory control, and demand planning.
* Manage a team of approximately 100 indirect and 8 direct reports.
* Optimize Logistics Operations - Manage warehouse and distribution activities for timely and cost-effective deliveries.
* Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and stakeholders to drive performance and cost efficiencies.
* Ensure accurate stock levels, reduce waste, and improve inventory forecasting.
* Oversee sales order processing to ensure on-time and in-full (OTIF) deliveries, maintaining excellent customer service.
* Monitor and analyze supply chain KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
* Manage warehouse operations, layout, stock movement, and safety compliance.
* Identify opportunities to streamline processes, negotiate better terms, and reduce costs without compromising quality.
* Collaborate with production, sales, and finance teams to align strategies.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and industry regulations, mitigating risks.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will have the following skills & experiences:
* Essential: Logistics, Distribution, and Supply Chain background.
* Experience managing over 100 indirect and 8 direct reports.
* 5+ years of supervisory or management experience in logistics & supply chain operations.
* 3PL warehouse experience - Essential.
* Experience with budgetary/P&L responsibilities - Advantageous.
* Strong leadership and team development skills.
* Excited by large-scale growth challenges.
* Able to commute to Bedford 5 days a week - Essential.
Salary & Benefits
* Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
* 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays
* Pension Contributions
* Additional company benefits
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