IDC Manager at Essity

Skelmersdale, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Warehouse Management, Team Leadership, Stock Control, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Safety Compliance, Coaching, Performance Management, Incident Management, KPI Monitoring, SAP, Resource Optimization, Audit Compliance, Tender Management, Project Management, Communication

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your warehousing career? Due to the upcoming retirement of the current postholder, we’re excited to offer a permanent, full-time opportunity for an IDC Manager to join our team in Skelmersdale. Do you want to work for a global leader in health and hygiene? A company where there are Plenty® of opportunities to grow and develop? If so, let’s TORK® about your future with us! At Essity, we value every application and personally review each one. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. About the Role As IDC Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing a team and project activities within our IDC at Skelmersdale, including overseeing onsite contractors. At Essity, our IDC (International Distribution Centre) ensures the smooth flow of finished goods from production to customers, maintaining stock accuracy, operational efficiency, and strong coordination with transport and warehousing partners. What You Will Do As IDC Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our warehouse operations at Skelmersdale. You’ll lead with purpose, ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient performance across every shift. Your key responsibilities will include: Lead strategic warehouse projects – from consolidations to continuous improvement initiatives Champion compliance – uphold safety, quality, and environmental standards Drive operational excellence – collaborate with site leaders to embed best practices Own stock integrity – manage WMS (ideally SAP) to ensure 100% system-to-physical reconciliation Coach and empower your team – develop talent, manage performance, and build succession plans Be the bridge – act as the key link between management and warehouse staff, balancing business needs with team wellbeing Optimize daily operations – oversee pallet flow, stock levels, and resource usage Respond and resolve – lead incident management and disciplinary processes when needed Deliver results – monitor KPIs, identify savings, and push for continuous improvement Work with FLT service provider regards day to day repairs and also continuous improvement reviews Legal compliance - Act on Loler inspections (Zurich) in a timely manner Tender Management – FLT and waste solutions Audit compliance - Ensure IDC is audit ready Who You Are You’re a confident, hands-on people leader with a solid background in warehousing or distribution—ideally in a finished goods or FMCG environment. You know your way around warehouse management systems (SAP experience is a bonus) and have a sharp eye for stock control and performance metrics. You thrive in fast-paced environments, communicate clearly, and lead with purpose. You’re not afraid to challenge the norm, drive change, and bring fresh ideas to the table. You know how to get the best out of your team—coaching, motivating, and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. If you're solution-focused, results-driven, and ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you. What We Can Offer You At Essity, you’ll be part of a global organisation where your development matters. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can grow your career and make a real impact. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive culture. Your experience, values, and potential are what matter most. Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us #Essity-UK #LI-KB2 Application End Date: 21 Oct 2025 Job Requisition ID: Essity256416 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!

Responsibilities

As IDC Manager, you will manage a team and oversee project activities within the International Distribution Centre, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with safety and quality standards. You will also drive operational excellence and manage stock integrity while coaching and empowering your team.