Warehouse Manager

at  Bridgestone

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

• People management with the ability to communicate effectively across various parts of an organization.
• Numerate with ability to understand and analyse data to improve operations.
• Systems literate with preference of SAP, Warehouse Management Systems, Track & Trace tools.
• Ability to manage workloads and priorities (own and team).
• Strong communication skills to manage the internal and external stakeholder expectations; negotiate with suppliers when required.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes when job demands it.

EXPERIENCE

• Team Management
• 3PL and contract-managed warehouse operations
• Managing in-house and outsourced personnel in a warehousing and transport environment
  Disclaimer
  Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMEA’s values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, which is essential in shaping and creating the organisation, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognise that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success.

Experience required:

• A working knowledge of SAP in an EWM environment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications particularly MS Excel & Powerpoint.
• The ability to resolve internal disputes in a unionized environment while maintaining a balanced working relationship with your team.
• The ability to deal with a range of suppliers and contractors to ensure necessary service

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Manage inbound containers from port with focus on demurrage charges, cost, and service. Work closely with supply planning to ensure resource is in place to manage volumes and throughput.
• Site Management – Ensuring the Balbriggan site is compliant with H&S regulations including Fire regulation checks, Fire drills and organizing all relevant safety training for the LSCM team. Dealing with occasional out of hours issues for example Fire Alarms or security issues.
• Contributing to annual budget preparations with an emphasis on identifying any potential extra spend/cost that may occur and needs to be budgeted for.
• Involvement in ensuring BS Ireland maintains its ISO quality certification by managing supplier and H&S documentation efficiently.
• Complete regular performance reviews with all member of the team.
• Ensure safe operations are in place as part of the culture and processes.
• Ensure efficient operations are in place across the warehouse (handling, storage, inventory control, administration) matching the daily workload to staffing levels.
• Ensure capabilities and resource are balanced to meet both variable business demands and budget parameters.
• Ensure efficient operations are in place across the transport team to ensure the best mix of in-house and outsourced logistics carriers are deployed. Achieve best balance between customer service and cost-to-serve.
• Support the UK & IE Logistics Manager and contribute on potential tenders, suppliers agreements and contracts.

Experience required:

• A working knowledge of SAP in an EWM environment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications particularly MS Excel & Powerpoint.
• The ability to resolve internal disputes in a unionized environment while maintaining a balanced working relationship with your team.
• The ability to deal with a range of suppliers and contractors to ensure necessary services

and supply levels are maintained.