DC Planning and Performance Manager

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Sorry! This position is now closed

SalaryCompetitive
Hours40 hours per week working 5 days out of 7
Contract TypePermanent
LocationAxis Business Park, Portal Way, Liverpool
Closing Date2025-10-27

About the Role

Job Overview

  • Warehouse Planning: Implement warehouse strategies, optimising space, inventory flow, and workforce planning to meet business needs and peak demands.
  • Performance Monitoring & Analysis: Define and track KPIs, analyse operational data, and provide reports with recommendations to improve service, cost, and efficiency.
  • Process Optimisation & Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives that streamline processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Resource Management: Plan and allocate labour, equipment, and space effectively, ensuring the right skills and training are in place for operational delivery
  • Technology & Systems: Oversee integration of new technologies including automation and robotics, ensuring WMS and related systems fully support warehouse activities.
  • Health & Safety Compliance: Promote safe ways of working, conduct safety audits, and ensure full compliance with HSE standards across all operations.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal teams, suppliers, and approved agencies to ensure aligned planning, efficient recruitment, and effective supplier partnerships.
  • Strategic Alignment: Partner with senior leadership to ensure warehouse planning strategies align with broader business objectives and long-term goals.

Package Description

Salary & Hours

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience.
  • 40 hours per week working any 5 out of 7 days.

Employee Benefits

  • Full-time colleagues receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
  • Contributable company pension scheme
  • Discounted bus service to and from Omega DC
  • 10% store discount at all our retail stores
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Long service recognition scheme
  • MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
    1. Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
    2. Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
    3. Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Minimum Criteria to Apply

  • Proven experience in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment.
  • Strong knowledge of logistics, transport, and supply chain operations.
  • Experience in developing and implementing warehouse strategies.
  • Skilled in project management, process improvement, and change management.
  • Proficient in Excel and warehouse management systems.
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • Effective communicator with strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Commercially astute with the ability to make sound business decisions.
  • Proactive, organised, and able to lead cross-functional collaboration.