Director of Warehousing and Logistics

Job Description

Job title: Director of Warehousing and Logistics

Company: LloydsPharmacy

Job description: About The Role

Are you an accomplished leader with a track record of success in optimising warehousing and logistics operations? LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare (LPCH) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Warehousing and Logistics to drive our mission of delivering exceptional clinical care. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we invite you to apply.

As the Director of Warehousing and Logistics at LPCH, you will be responsible for the following key accountabilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of a warehousing and logistics strategy that optimises stock levels and performance while minimising costs.
• Technology Integration: Lead and deliver an efficient and effective warehousing operation by leveraging technology, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Logistics Excellence: Lead and deliver an efficient and effective logistics and transport service to ensure clinical needs are met seamlessly.
• Health and Safety: Lead best practice health and safety compliance in accordance with regulations and associated clinical requirements across our operations.
• People Leadership: Lead and drive a department where the performance and potential of people are maximised, adopting a “right people, right time, right place” approach.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Create collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders for the benefit of LPCH.

In return for your service you will have access to an excellent benefits package, including:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Outstanding training & development programmes

• Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app
• Savings and discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal

About You

At LPCH, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical care, and your leadership in warehousing and logistics is integral to our mission. We offer a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment, providing you with opportunities for professional growth and impact in the healthcare industry.

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Extensive experience in leading warehousing and logistics functions, preferably in healthcare or similarly regulated sectors.
• Proven experience in implementing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other relevant technology solutions.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis related to warehousing and logistics.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, with a focus on maximising performance.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Expertise in overseeing health and safety in a warehouse and logistics environment, especially within sectors with stringent compliance requirements.
• Ability to design and implement warehousing and logistics strategies aligned with business objectives.

About Us

LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare are one of the most experienced providers of clinical homecare in the UK and have been supporting patients in this way since 1975. We provide care to more than 100,000 patients in their own home, at work, or in the community, ranging from straightforward delivery of medication to specialist nursing for complex conditions. We work in partnership with the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, and private medical insurers. Our range of treatments and conditions includes home parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, enzyme replacement therapy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and much more.

We are defined by our ICARE values and we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcing team.

Expected salary: £120000 per year

Location: Harlow, Essex

Job date: Sat, 04 Nov 2023 04:59:58 GMT

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