Warehouse Operations Manager (Future Opportunity)
Locations: Birmingham, East Midlands, Ipswich
About SF Express
SF Express is one of the world's leading integrated logistics service providers, offering express delivery, freight forwarding, warehousing, supply chain management, and cross-border logistics solutions. As part of our continued growth in the UK market, we are exploring future warehousing opportunities in the Birmingham area and are interested in connecting with experienced warehouse management professionals for upcoming positions. This is an opportunity to join our talent pipeline and be considered for future warehouse leadership roles as our operations expand.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, productivity, and service quality
* Manage inbound, outbound, storage, inventory control, and value-added logistics activities
* Develop and implement warehouse processes, SOPs, and operational control
* Monitor operational KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiative
* Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety regulations, and industry best practice
* Manage warehouse staffing, workforce planning, training, and performance management
* Coordinate with transportation, customs, customer service, and commercial teams to ensure smooth supply chain operation
* Support warehouse startup projects, including layout planning, equipment implementation, and operational readiness activities
* Manage relationships with third-party service providers and business partners where required
* Drive cost control and operational efficiency improvement
What We're Looking
* Proven experience in warehouse, logistics, fulfilment, or supply chain operations management
* Previous experience managing warehouse teams within a logistics, e-commerce, parcel, freight forwarding, or distribution environment
* Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control process
* Experience with warehouse startup, site launch, or operational transformation projects would be highly advantageous
* Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work in a fast‑paced and changing environment
* Knowledge of UK Health & Safety requirements within warehouse operation
* Right to work in the United Kingdom
Preferred Experience
* Experience within logistics providers, express delivery, freight forwarding, e‑commerce fulfilment, or third‑party logistics (3PL) operations
* Experience managing warehouses of 20,000+ sq ft
* Familiarity with automation, warehouse optimisation, or process improvement initiatives
* Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience is desirable
Why Join SF Express
* Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a leading global logistics company
* Exposure to large‑scale logistics and supply chain operations
* Career development opportunities within an expanding international business
* Competitive salary and benefits package
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