Warehouse Manager Goods Receiving

at  gategroup

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Gate Gourmet is the world’s largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and are 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 globe.

EDUCATION:

• Ideally educated to a degree level but not essential

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment leading a team.
• Previous section / staff management experience ideally within food manufacturing sector.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant operational experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS: (CERTIFICATION, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION)

• Food hygiene, security, H&S experience/qualification preferred.
• Awareness of aviation security preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Team management skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, advanced Excel desirable
• Proactive and flexible attitude
• Sound analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting into the Process Manager, Planning & Supply Chain, you will be responsible for optimizing the operation, employees and processes of the warehouse/inventory and looking after Goods, receiving; storing, picking & packing and distributing goods internally to achieve short- and long-term goals and KPI’s. You will also be responsible for planning and coordinating the flow of all materials from the warehouse and/or Wash & Pack to production areas, so that all raw materials and equipment reach their destinations safely, on time, in the right quantity and in the most cost-effective way, according to internal customers’ expectations.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the day to day operations of the Goods Receiving and warehouse/inventory activities to run the business effectively and in line with warehouse budget
• Overall accountability for the receiving and Warehouse sections (Heathrow North & Radius Park covering Food and Equipment), including recruitment, training, development, and performance management
• Maintains ERP systems up to date (transactions and maintenance), adheres to warehouse mapping
• Responsible for the quality control of incoming goods/material and taking appropriate actions including returns to suppliers
• Collaborates closely with Ordering and IDS to ensure stock levels are constantly monitored in line with Days on Hand data, minimum/maximum stock levels are adhered to, and targets and applicable business KPI’s are met
• Records and reviews material waste and deadstock and adjusts stock levels proactively and accordingly
• Leads and drives continuous improvement of the warehouse section
• Responsible for keeping all Goods Receiving and warehouse/inventory
• Activities in line with unit finance regulations and audit criteria, including tax and customs
• Communicates with internal & external customers on irregularities and takes corrective actions
• Pick and pack orders for internal customers (Dispatch, Assembly (Make & Pack / Pick & Pack / Wash & Pack), Hot Kitchen, etc.)
• Flexible in working in different area of the warehouse operations (GGHN & Radius Park)
• Collaborates closely with Warehouse, Wash & Pack and production areas to ensure floating stock is monitored and replenished on time
• Responsible that targets and applicable IDS KPI’s are met
• Overall accountability for the warehouse/IDS section/staff including recruitment, training and development, and performance management
• Adheres to legal/ HACCP compliance across health and safety, food safety, security, and gateOPEX (in-house operational excellence program) and reports all incidents/accidents.