Objective / Purpose of the Job
· To create an environment where all feel safe and are able to challenge each other on all aspects of Health and Safety
· To provide leadership in order to ensure high performance and operational delivery
· To achieve site revenue and profit target in line with the annual budget set
· To ensure a full warehouse space utilisation with profitable revenue
· To implement continuous improvement initiatives
· To optimize logistics operation delivering agreed service levels, safely and within budget
· To balance the delivery of excellent customer service at appropriate targeted levels of internal costs
· To work closely with on site customers, exploring opportunities to grow revenue and contribution margin
· Drive culture through the line, utilising all Geodis toolbox tools
· Drive succession planning at all levels – building bench strength for the future
· Drive a mindset of Continuous Improvement at all levels
Key Activities / Accountabilities
· Identify and lead improvement initiatives to drive the deployment of best practices and efficiencies at site level
· Propose and manage the successful implementation of solutions and change projects to drive revenues, optimise working practices and drive efficiencies
· Identify and propose continuous improvement to create and increase value added activities
· Create control systems to ensure that implemented improvements are sustainable
· Overall responsibility of Stock control and stock management
· Drive productivity gains into the business against set targets
· Review and implement new operating processes, procedures, and systems
· Propose new solutions to deliver competitively for new potential business and to challenge cost and productivity on existing business
P&L ownership
· Full responsibility of P&L management to achieve/exceed set budgets
· Deliver on financial performance targets and operational KPIs
· Report on financial performance across customer base taking necessary action to drive results
Compliance
· Ensure improved practices and effective risk management through compliance with all company policies including Health and Safety, Security as well as operating within legal and regulatory requirements.
· Work collaboratively with the support functions at all levels to help the growth of existing customers, creating added value and innovative solutions
People Management
· Provide inspiring leadership and direction to the logistics team
· Team management including employee relation and performance management
· Monitor and support the team by providing regular communications, encouraging feedback and contribution of ideas and initiatives
Customer Service
· Retain, Maintain, and develop existing and new revenue streams
Special Working Conditions
N/A
PERSON PROFILE -
Essential Education and/ or Training
· Solid experience in warehouse operations, process documentation and logistics change management programmes
· Demonstrated implementation of business turnaround programmes to support future growth
· Demonstrable experience of stock control and stock management
Preferred Experience and Knowledge
· Demonstrated experience of financials and budgetary processes within a business
· Demonstrable experience at Manager level of overseeing a warehouse operation
· Demonstrable experience of achieving and driving quality customer service operations measured by KPI’s and client satisfaction
· Demonstrable experience of running an operation with full P & L responsibility with proven success in achieving sales growth, revenue, and profit targets
· Demonstrable experience of effective management of teams/individual employees to achieve effective day to day operation and maintain a professional and satisfying working environment
Necessary Technical / Functional Skills
· Industry knowledge
· Experience in producing daily/ weekly reports
· Ability to use Microsoft Office and Excel; required level: HIGH
Required Behavioural Competencies
· Ability to work collaboratively to build credible relationships both within the business and Externally
· Results driven and outcome focused
· Demonstrate commitment of putting the customer at the centre of everything to grow the business
· Effective team building skills in line with the Geodis Values
· Able to demonstrate innovative ideas to maximize operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction
· Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders with the view to seek feedback and improvements at all times
· Strong leadership and man management skills - directs, inspire and engage people from all areas of the business to achieve common goal
Salary Plus car allowence
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person