Warehouse Manager

Job Title: Warehouse ManagerLocation: Uxbridge, UKThe Nippon Express Group stands as a prominent global logistics service provider, with its Headquarters located in Tokyo, Japan. Our extensive portfolio encompasses a variety of services, including air and ocean freight forwarding, cargo handling, relocation services, and warehousing operations. With a workforce exceeding 73,000 professionals across more than 50 countries and regions, the NX Group is distinguished by its extensive international reach. Nippon Express are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Warehouse Manager with comprehensive experience in Freight Forwarding and an in-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance (CAA, GDP, H&S, and Air Export), to lead and enhance our warehouse operations at our London, Uxbridge branch. As Warehouse Manager, you will oversee a team of Assistant Managers, Supervisors, and Warehouse Operatives in a 24/7, 365-day logistics operation, which will require a proactive approach and strategic leadership to drive performance and efficiency.RequirementsKey Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Management• Oversee and manage Senior Team responsible for daily operations• Support one GDP Manager• Provide leadership and development• Foster teamwork and high performance• Ensure clear communication Operations Management• Supervise Air and Ocean import/Export logistics• Optimise distribution and fulfilment• Develop operational strategies Compliance & Regulatory Adherence• Ensure compliance with CAA, GDP, H&S, and Customs-Bonded standards• Maintain documentation and audits• Implement compliance programs Performance Monitoring & Reporting• Track KPIs• Identify gaps and corrective actions• Prepare reports Continuous Improvement• Implement best practices• Lead safety and quality initiatives• Upgrade technology Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement• Ensure high customer satisfaction• Resolve customer issues• Build strong client relationships Reporting & Presentations• Use Excel for reporting• Create PowerPoints for customers What does the right candidate look like?• 7–10 years warehouse management experience• Knowledge of Air & Ocean processes• Strong understanding of CAA, H&S, GDP• Proven leadership experience• Excellent communication skills• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint• Experience with WMS systemsBenefits• Competitive salary and benefits• Car allowance: £7,000• Growth opportunities• Collaborative environment• Exposure to global markets• Life Assurance• Private Healthcare & EAP• 25 days holiday + bank holidays• Free parking

Job Title: Warehouse Manager

Location: Uxbridge, UK

The Nippon Express Group stands as a prominent global logistics service provider, with its Headquarters located in Tokyo, Japan. Our extensive portfolio encompasses a variety of services, including air and ocean freight forwarding, cargo handling, relocation services, and warehousing operations. With a workforce exceeding 73,000 professionals across more than 50 countries and regions, the NX Group is distinguished by its extensive international reach.

Nippon Express are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Warehouse Manager with comprehensive experience in Freight Forwarding and an in-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance (CAA, GDP, H&S, and Air Export), to lead and enhance our warehouse operations at our London, Uxbridge branch. As Warehouse Manager, you will oversee a team of Assistant Managers, Supervisors, and Warehouse Operatives in a 24/7, 365-day logistics operation, which will require a proactive approach and strategic leadership to drive performance and efficiency.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Oversee and manage Senior Team responsible for daily operations

• Support one GDP Manager

• Provide leadership and development

• Foster teamwork and high performance

• Ensure clear communication

Operations Management

• Supervise Air and Ocean import/Export logistics

• Optimise distribution and fulfilment

• Develop operational strategies

Compliance & Regulatory Adherence

• Ensure compliance with CAA, GDP, H&S, and Customs-Bonded standards

• Maintain documentation and audits

• Implement compliance programs

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track KPIs

• Identify gaps and corrective actions

• Prepare reports

Continuous Improvement

• Implement best practices

• Lead safety and quality initiatives

• Upgrade technology

Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensure high customer satisfaction

• Resolve customer issues

• Build strong client relationships

Reporting & Presentations

• Use Excel for reporting

• Create PowerPoints for customers

What does the right candidate look like?

• 7–10 years warehouse management experience

• Knowledge of Air & Ocean processes

• Strong understanding of CAA, H&S, GDP

• Proven leadership experience

• Excellent communication skills

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

• Experience with WMS systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Car allowance: £7,000

• Growth opportunities

• Collaborative environment

• Exposure to global markets

• Life Assurance

• Private Healthcare & EAP

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Free parking