About the Company:Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and is the core business behind gategroup, whose eleven associated brands offer customers a comprehensive scope of products and services for virtually any on-board need. We provide more than 200 million meals a year to our 270-plus customers at some 120 airport locations around the globeJob SummaryResponsible for the operation, employees and processes of the warehouse/inventory and oversight of Goods Receiving; storing, picking & packing and distributing goods internally to achieve short- and long-term goals and KPI's.Overall responsibility to optimize use of material / material AvT, and take to collaborative actions, across internal Departments where needed.Key ResponsibilitiesManage materials ordering within budget and ensure optimal stock levels using Days on Hand dataOversee quality control of incoming goods and monitor material waste/deadstockLead Warehouse/Stores team including recruitment, training, and performance managementDrive continuous improvement initiatives across the departmentEnsure compliance with health & safety, food safety, security, and audit requirementsManage day-to-day Goods Receiving and inventory operations within budgetCollaborate with Ordering, IDS, and Production teams to maintain stock levels and meet KPIsMonitor and replenish floating stock and rotable equipment on the shop floorCommunicate with internal/external stakeholders on irregularities and implement corrective actionsOversee supplier performance standards with Procurement supportEducation Degree educated preferred and/or relevant equivalent work experience at a similar level.Professional qualification in operations/logistics preferred.Work Experience Experience of working in a fast-paced environmentProven experience of managing teams within a warehouse, manufacturing, airline catering or production process. Minimum of 3 years management experience with demonstrable leadership and/or management activities and responsibilities. Technical SkillsLevel 3 HACCP certificationProven leadership ability Level 3 Food Safety certificationLevel 3 Workplace Health & Safety / NEBOSH Certification or commitment to completeAbility to lead and manage diverse teams of varying sizes. Good negotiating and persuasive skills.Ability to effectively manage conflict.Ability to motivate and driver performance.All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, undertake a CRC (Criminal Record Check) and provide 5 years of checkable referencing history.If you share our values of excellence, passion, integrity and accountability, don't miss out on this opportunity to join our team. Apply TODAY.