Our client an independent food wholesaler are currently going through a significant period of growth and are investing heavily in all areas of their business. We have therefore been instructed to work on a new exclusive opportunity for a Depot Manager who can take their business forward and implement new business changing ideas.
Job Title: Depot Manager
Location: Reading
Salary: 50,000 DOE
Hours of Work - Mon-Fri
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Management of the logistics function to include:
Team leadership and management of yard staff.
Maximising capacity of vehicles for delivery
Create and utilise a live delivery calendar available for sales staff to work with
Liaise with sales and production staff to ensure orders are ready and delivered efficiently and on time.
Maintain detailed and accurate records of vehicle accidents, ensuring that vehicle costs and excesses are covered by insurers
- Warehouse Management:
Ensuring sufficient stock levels, seeking best prices, and negotiating terms and conditions.
Stock-taking and appropriate administration
Monitoring and reporting on key consumables.
You will have previous experience in a similar position and be able to work effectively and to agreed timelines. You will be an excellent communicator and possess strong IT skills with the ability to think on your feet and forward plan.
Experience of working in the Food industry would be highly advantageous.
If you are looking for a challenging new career in 2024 to make your mark with a business that thrives on providing a quality service first time to their client base then please contact us to discuss this fantastic opportunity further.