Join our team at Imperial International Ltd, home to leading kitchenware brands including Scoville, Eaziglide, and Dojo.
Due to our continued growth, we are looking for an organised and proactive Warehouse Co-ordinator / Planner to join our operations team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a newly created role, supporting the efficient planning and coordination of our warehouse and logistics operations.
Liaising with the Heads of Departments, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the warehouse. Working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and transport providers, you will have a comprehensive understanding of Health & Safety procedures, coordinate warehouse activities, manage inbound and outbound logistics, maintain accurate stock control, and help ensure goods move through the warehouse safely, efficiently, and according to schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate and manage warehouse schedules, inbound deliveries and outbound dispatches to meet operational and customer requirements.
- Manage the implementation and compliance of Health & Safety procedures, warehouse standards, and environmental initiatives, including waste management.
- Liaise with hauliers and carriers, manage delivery booking slots, and monitor transport performance.
- Coordinate daily warehouse activities to ensure the timely and efficient movement of stock.
- Work closely with warehouse operatives and supervisors to maintain an organised, productive and safe working environment.
- Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain robust stock control procedures, investigate inventory discrepancies, and ensure stock records remain accurate.
- Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve supply chain and delivery issues in a timely and professional manner.
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a warehouse co-ordination, planning, or operations role.
- Proven experience and a strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures, relevant legislation, and warehouse best practices.
- Experience using Sage or a similar ERP system.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including reporting and data analysis.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the business and with external partners.
- Good understanding of warehouse operations, stock control, and logistics processes.
- First Aid certification is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer:
- Competitive starting salary, dependent on experience.
- Monday to Friday working hours (8:30am - 5:00pm).
- No weekend or Bank Holiday working.
- Christmas shutdown.
- Supportive working environment with opportunities for long-term career development.
Please note: This role is based at our head office in Whetstone, Leicestershire (LE8). Applicants should ideally be within a 45-minute commute. No agencies, please.
Pay: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Warehouse co-ordination, planning, or operations role: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
