Warehouse manager

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• a college course
• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role
• applying directly

University

You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:

• logistics
• supply chain management
• transport management

Entry requirements:

• at least 1 A level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree
• 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a higher national diploma
• 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

College

You can do a college course to get the skills you'll need to for an assistant or trainee warehouse manager role.

You could do a Level 3 Diploma in Warehouse Operations or a Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Supply Chain Management.

Entry requirements:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
• 1 or 2 A levels, a level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a level 4 or level 5 course

Apprenticeship

You can do a transport and warehouse operations supervisor advanced apprenticeship.

Entry requirements:

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

Work

You could start as a team leader or assistant manager in a warehouse.

You could then move into a warehouse manager role once you have experience and qualifications in warehouse or transport distribution.

DirectApplication

You can apply directly for jobs if you've got management experience in warehousing or transport distribution.

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Skills:

• business management skills
• knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits
• maths knowledge
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• leadership skills
• customer service skills
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• administration skills
• the ability to work well with others
• to be flexible and open to change
• knowledge of English language
• the ability to use your initiative
• excellent verbal communication skills
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• the ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues
• thinking and reasoning skills
• active listening skills
• the ability to read English
• the ability to motivate and manage staff
• concentration skills

What you'll do:

Warehouse managers plan and co-ordinate operations at distribution warehouses, large retail stores and factories.

In this role you could:

• work with clients, suppliers and transport companies
• plan the delivery and dispatch of items
• monitor stock levels and and set aside storage space
• make sure stock is stored correctly and safely
• plan work rotas and organise recruitment and training

Location : You could work in a warehouse or in an office.

Salary:

Starter : £23,000
Experienced : £34,000

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

40 - 42 hours a week

Working Pattern is evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts

Career Path:

With experience, you could be promoted to regional or national operations manager or director.

You could also move into supply chain management or freight transport.