Job Title: Warehouse and Inventory Manager
Location: Dublin 24
Salary: DOE
Role Purpose
The Warehouse and Inventory Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate running of the warehouse and distribution operations.
This role leads the day-to-day warehouse team, ensures best-in-class inventory and stock control, and manages purchasing activities to maintain optimal stock availability, cost control, and service levels.
The Warehouse Manager will drive continuous improvement across warehousing, goods in/out, inventory accuracy, and supplier performance in a fast-moving distribution environment.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse & Distribution Operations
Manage all warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, and returns.
Plan labour and space to meet daily/weekly operational demands and seasonal peaks.
Ensure orders are fulfilled to required accuracy, quality, and turnaround times.
Maintain warehouse layout and slotting to maximise productivity and minimise picking errors.
Oversee transport coordination where relevant (inbound/outbound), ensuring delivery targets are met.
Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for consistent performance.
Inventory, Stock Control & Purchasing
Control and manage stock purchasing to align with sales forecast and demand planning.
Monitor and analyse weekly sales rates to adjust inventory levels and reorder points.
Identify, manage, and develop strategies to reduce slow-moving and obsolete stock to maximise inventory efficiency and minimise costs.
Maintain accurate stock records, conduct regular stock counts, and reconcile discrepancies.
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and resolve supply chain issues.
Implement and oversee stock control policies and procedures to support operational goals.
Collaborate with sales, warehouse, and finance teams to optimise stock flow and reporting.
Prepare regular reports on inventory status, stock movements, and performance metrics for management review.
People Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and develop warehouse staff including supervisors, operatives, and admin support.
Set clear expectations, monitor performance, and conduct regular reviews.
Organise training for safe equipment use, processes, and system competencies.
Manage team scheduling, absence, overtime, and disciplinary processes when needed.
Foster a positive, accountable, and continuous-improvement culture.
Health, Safety, Quality & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and company standards.
Champion a "safety-first" environment, including risk assessments and incident reporting.
Ensure safe operation of MHE (forklifts, reach trucks, pallet trucks) and warehouse equipment.
Maintain housekeeping standards (5S) to support safe and efficient working conditions.
Support audits and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO, HACCP, customs, ADR, etc. if relevant).
Systems & Continuous Improvement
Act as super-user/owner of the WMS/ERP inventory modules.
Ensure master data integrity (SKUs, UoM, bin locations, lead times, reorder points).
Identify and implement lean/CI initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput.
Use data to drive decisions, measure performance, and improve service levels.
Support new product introductions and changes in packaging, labelling, or handling.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Inventory accuracy (%) and shrinkage levels
Order pick accuracy and on-time dispatch
Stock availability / service level
Stock turns and reduction of obsolete stock
Supplier OTIF performance and lead time adherence
Warehouse productivity (lines/hour, cost per order, etc.)
Health & safety metrics (near misses, incidents, audit scores)
Warehouse and distribution Budget
Required Experience & Qualifications
Essential
3–5+ years' warehouse management experience
within a distribution or wholesale business
.
Proven track record in
inventory management, stock control, and purchasing
.
Strong understanding of warehouse processes, picking methodologies, replenishment, and dispatch.
Experience with WMS/ERP systems and advanced Excel/reporting.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
Strong working knowledge of health & safety requirements in warehousing.
Desirable
Relevant qualification in supply chain, logistics, warehousing, or business.
Forklift/MHE certification and/or experience managing MHE training programmes.
Experience implementing CI/Lean/5S in a warehouse environment.
Experience with demand forecasting, S&OP, or cross-functional planning.
Skills & Competencies
Inventory & purchasing expertise:
strong analytical and commercial judgement.
Operational leadership:
calm under pressure, organised, hands-on when needed.
Process discipline:
understands controls, SOPs, and root-cause correction.
Data-driven mindset:
comfortable using KPIs to manage performance.
People development:
motivates teams and builds capability.
Communication:
clear, direct, and collaborative across departments.
Problem solving:
proactively identifies and fixes issues before they impact customers.
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