Operations Support Manager

About the role

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Distribution Centre in Hemel Hempstead as an an Operations Support Manager.

The purpose of this role is to provide full operational planning support to the site General Manager to enable the site to meet its budgeted operating and efficiency objectives, as well as supporting the Warehouse and Transport Teams.

Role Responsibility

Working closely with the GM to understand budgets and efficiency objectives

Ensuring the system configurations are set to optimum levels

Allocating appropriate labour plans to meet forecasted volume activities

Managing Stock and Admin Managers and Senior Operations Clerks

Liaising with internal departments to ensure efficiency objectives are achieved

Providing accurate Distribution Centre reporting and Warehouse layout is as efficient as possible

Overseeing Stock Integrity audits

Developing and maintaining a clear capability plan for the Retail Supply Chain

Ensuring the Distribution Centre runs smoothly and to plan during peak/seasonal activity

Ensuring the DC budget is completed and up to date, identifying cost variances and establishing root causes and detail accordingly

Implementing H&S measures necessary for protection of all staff

You will need

Understanding of Supply Chain Processes

Previous experience in FMCG/Distribution

Budget/finance experience

Previous people management experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work effectively in an ever-changing environment

Highly numerate mind, and Excel skills

Project management skills would be advantageous

Whats in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About The Company

Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.

Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.

Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.

Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.

Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco