Warehouse Manager

Job DescriptionJob Title: Warehouse Manager Location: South Dublin Salary: €50,000 - €60,000 Contract Type: Permanent, full-time position Reporting to: Managing Director Overview An established and growing distributor in South Dublin is seeking a hands-on Warehouse & Logistics Manager to take ownership of day-to-day operations across two sites. This is a highly operational role, with approximately 80% of time spent on the warehouse floor and 20% on administration, planning and reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end movement of goods, inventory accuracy, delivery performance, team supervision and operational standards, ensuring customers receive an efficient and professional service at all times.

Key Responsibilities Delivery & Logistics * Plan and schedule daily delivery routes for the company fleet. * Coordinate and monitor third-party carrier shipments. * Manage day-to-day activities of delivery drivers, including workload allocation, scheduling and issue resolution. * Handle delivery exceptions, failed deliveries and redelivery requirements. * Coordinate supplier collections and stock transfers between locations. * Work closely with customer service and sales teams to resolve delivery-related queries. Goods In * Oversee all goods-in activities, including receipting deliveries against purchase orders and ensuring timely put-away of stock. * Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, shortages and over-deliveries. * Manage damaged goods processes and liaise with suppliers and carriers regarding claims and replacements. * Ensure all incoming stock is accurately recorded within the warehouse management system. Goods Out * Lead picking, packing and dispatch operations, maintaining high levels of accuracy and efficiency. * Manage customer collections and dispatch documentation. * Ensure orders are prioritised, staged and released in accordance with agreed delivery schedules. * Maintain service levels while supporting continuous improvement of warehouse processes.

Inventory & Stock Control * Manage the rolling stock count programme and ensure counts are completed as scheduled. * Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective actions. * Maintain stock accuracy and warehouse location integrity across all storage locations. * Identify and report slow-moving, obsolete and damaged inventory. * Drive best practice stock control procedures across the operation. Systems & Reporting * Ensure all warehouse and logistics transactions are accurately processed through the company's ERP/WMS system. * Promote effective use of handheld scanners, barcode systems and warehouse technology. * Monitor operational KPIs and provide regular reports to senior management. * Support continuous improvement initiatives through data and performance analysis. Team Leadership & Site Management * Supervise warehouse operatives and drivers on a day-to-day basis. * Plan rotas, holidays and resource allocation to meet operational demands. * Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation and site presentation. * Ensure compliance with all health, safety and operational procedures. * Foster a positive, accountable and customer-focused team culture.

Candidate Profile * Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or distribution management role. * Strong understanding of goods-in, goods-out and stock control processes. * Experience managing drivers and warehouse teams. * Proven ability to organise workloads and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment. * Strong systems and reporting skills, ideally within an ERP or warehouse management system. * Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to work alongside the team. * Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Skills: Warehouse Manager Logistics Manager Warehouse TPBN1_IJ