Depot Manager

Part of the Culina Group, Great Bear is a leading 3rd party UK logistics business providing nationwide dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions for international blue chip clients.At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged and inspired!Job DescriptionThis is a senior managerial position with responsibility for delivering and developing multiple customer contracts on a bonded site. This role will be heavily customer facing, so an approachbale attitude with strong customer service experience is essential. You will ensure that strategies and business plans are in place to achieve targets and drive business performance and growth whislt working towards KPI’s therefore strong business acumen is required.As Depot Manager you will have full budget accountability for the site. You will have 4 direct reports whilst also overseeing the overall depot which has a headcount of 100+. This requires you to be driven, innovative and inspirational to be successful in driving the team to be the best to their ability.General warehouse compliance and stock & inventory experience will also be essential in the day to day of this role.Role Responsibilities:Responsible for all Great Bear operational activities on siteAssume responsibility for managing Health & Safety, personnel issues and facilities across the site in conjunction with the customerEnsure that accurate financial targets are set, met and deliver improved financial performance through effective cost managementEngage with customers and their representatives, ensuring that their operational input is considered appropriately. Manage this relationship effectivelyStrive for continuous improvement and suggest new innovative ways of working which could help to exceed the Company’s expectations and contractual termsEnsuring all day to day operational requirements consistently meet the customers’ expectationsExceeding customer key performance measures, holding regular customer reviews and managing and developing client relationshipsPreparing customer annual budgets and working within those financial boundaries whilst delivering improved financial performanceDeveloping and implementing new initiatives and projects with the customerResponsible for managing and developing the existing management teams and employee relationsResponsible for Operator Licence compliance and adherenceQualificationsA demonstrable track record in managing high volume, high service driven transport operationsTrack record of working closely with customers and able to illustrate examples of how they have improved the relationshipsAbility to think and work both strategically and operationallyShould be a successful leader of teams, have positive personal qualities and attributesExcellent communication skills and the ability to converse at all levelsExperience of Open-book contracts, good numerical and commercial skills are essentialNational CPC is essentialAdditional InformationWhat you get in return:Competitive basic salaryCompetitive holidaysBonusLife assurancePension SchemeThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a personable and growing business with plenty of opportunities and a great team.When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients,Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today!
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