# Warehouse Manager

**Company:** [Nippon Express Europe GmbH](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/eXqbshVTYycPo92ka9VGcy.md)
**Location:** Uxbridge, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Nippon Express (UK) Ltd.

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## Description

**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