About the Role
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;color: #000000"><strong>Role:</strong> Ecommerce Operations Manager</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;color: #000000"><strong>Location:</strong> Sheffield</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;color: #000000"><strong>Sector:</strong> Construction Supplies</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;color: #000000"><strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000-£45,000 (negotiable dependent upon experience) + benefits</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13.3333px">Hours: Monday to Friday, plus 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (08:00 – 12:00)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt">Our client, a well-established national distributor within the construction supply sector, is looking to appoint an ambitious and hands-on eCommerce Operations Manager to take ownership of their growing Sheffield-based eCommerce fulfilment operation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt"> This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a business that is investing heavily in its online growth strategy. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving operational efficiency, implementing scalable processes, and shaping the future of the eCommerce distribution function.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size: 10pt">The Role</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt">Based at the company’s Sheffield operation, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the eCommerce warehouse and fulfilment operation, overseeing warehouse performance, stock control, dispatch, purchasing, and marketplace service levels.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt"> The business has experienced strong online growth, particularly through Amazon and other marketplace platforms, and is seeking someone who can bring structure, leadership, and operational expertise to support the next phase of development.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt"> This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys improving processes, implementing new ideas, and driving operational performance.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size: 10pt">Key Responsibilities</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Lead the daily operations of the eCommerce fulfilment centre, ensuring efficient pick, pack, and despatch performance</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Manage and develop the warehouse team to maintain high standards of productivity, accuracy, and customer service</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Take ownership of eCommerce stock control, replenishment planning, and inventory accuracy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Oversee lightside purchasing activities, supplier management, and cost control</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Ensure excellent marketplace performance across platforms such as Amazon through effective order processing and timely delivery execution</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Identify operational inefficiencies and implement improvements to enhance service levels and reduce costs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Develop scalable warehouse and fulfilment processes to support continued growth</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Work cross-functionally with IT, Trading, Sales & Marketing, and branch operations</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Support future operational development projects, including the potential implementation of a Warehouse Management System (WMS)</span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-size: 10pt">About You</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt">The ideal candidate will have experience within eCommerce warehouse or fulfilment operations and a strong understanding of operational process improvement.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt"> Experience within lightside products such as fixings, ironmongery, or hardware would be highly advantageous, although candidates from wider building materials or transferable eCommerce fulfilment backgrounds will also be considered.</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Strong warehouse and operational management experience</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Excellent stock control and inventory management skills</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Good Excel and analytical capabilities</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Experience working within fast-paced dispatch or parcel distribution environments</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">A proactive and solutions-focused approach</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Strong communication and leadership skills</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Previous exposure to WMS implementation or development would be beneficial</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-size: 10pt">Additional Information</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">The role includes approximately 17 Saturday mornings per year (8:00am – 12:00pm) to support marketplace trading requirements</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">The warehouse operation currently works with parcel carriers including Royal Mail and other courier providers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt">This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a growing operation and genuinely shape how the business moves forward</span></li>
</ul>
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