Warehouse Manager (Newmarket)

Warehouse Manager (Newmarket)

29 Sep
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Libra Interiors
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Newmarket

29 Sep

Libra Interiors

Newmarket

At Libra Interiors, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

From product design and buying to sales, customer service, and warehouse operations, it’s our team that brings our collections to life. We’re passionate about interiors, craftsmanship, and building long standing relationships with our customers.

FIVE CORE VALUES

- Respect: We celebrate individuality and treat everyone with genuine respect.
- Teamwork: We believe that together we can achieve great things and celebrate our collective successes.
- Quality: We are committed to excellence in everything we do and take pride in our work.
- Positivity: We believe that positivity and a good sense of humour inspire creativity and strengthen our connections.
- Drive: We have a can do attitude and the drive to get things done.

Why work with us?

- Friendly and inclusive culture
- Opportunities for development and progression
- A dynamic, design led industry
- Beautiful showroom and office in Cambridgeshire

CURRENT OPENINGS

Assistant Merchandiser

We’re looking for a detail-driven and commercially minded Assistant Merchandiser to join our Buying & Merchandising team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving sales performance, optimising stock levels, and supporting strategic decision-making across the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

- Support stock planning and management to maximise sales and minimise markdowns.
- Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and category planning to deliver strong commercial performance.
- Contribute to the full product lifecycle, from initial planning through to stock clearance.
- Manage and optimise stock availability using forecasting software (Slimstock), ensuring alignment with company KPIs.
- Oversee the critical path for circa 1,200 SKUs from purchase through to end of life, in line with sales and marketing requirements.
- Build and maintain supplier relationships across China and India, including placing repeat orders, negotiating pricing, and coordinating container fill and shipment planning.
- Take a lead role in managing inbound and outbound shipping consignments.
- Work closely with suppliers and operations to manage shipment schedules, resolve delays and ensure stock arrives on‑time and in full.
- Deliver meaningful analysis and reporting to support product reviews and overall business performance.
- Support and contribute to weekly trade meetings with actionable insights.

Reporting & Analysis

- Produce weekly stock and sales reports, including management of Slimstock demand and inventory planning weekly tasks.
- Prepare Libra’s fortnightly “Repeat Proposal” report to support buying decisions, highlighting best sellers, emerging trends, potential service issues, excess stock and slower selling items.
- Generate, analyse,



and communicate ad‑hoc reports to inform key business decisions.
- Maintain daily reporting schedules and track weekly KPIs.

Qualifications

- Solid analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- A proactive, commercially focused mindset.
- Confident communicator with strong organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Advanced Excel Skills, including Pivot Tables and V lookups.
- Experience in merchandising, retail, or supply chain is advantageous.

What We Offer

- Hybrid working model offering flexibility.
- Opportunity to grow within a dynamic Buying & Merchandising team.
- Hands‑on exposure to end‑to‑end product lifecycle and international supply chain.
- Slim4 Academy Training and accreditation.

Established in 1972, Libra is one of the UK’s leading designers and wholesale suppliers of beautifully handcrafted furniture, lighting and decorative accessories for retail and contract interiors. Based in Newmarket, we are a design‑led business with a solid reputation for quality, service and long‑term customer relationships.

Warehouse Manager

As Warehouse Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of warehouse operations, ensuring the effective handling of goods from receipt through to dispatch.

You will lead and develop the warehouse team, maintain high standards of health and safety, and drive continuous improvement across all operational processes. This role is suited to a proactive and organised individual with strong leadership skills and a focus on efficiency, accuracy and team development.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the day-to-day management of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, order fulfilment and shipping.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies, promoting a strong safety culture.
- Oversee returns operations, ensuring adherence to agreed timelines and processes.
- Manage maintenance schedules for warehouse equipment and plant.
- Oversee maintenance and capital projects within the warehouse environment.
- Monitor operational performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Train, supervise and develop warehouse staff, including conducting regular 1:1s.
- Support the development and implementation of operational strategies to meet business objectives.
- Conduct regular audits of inventory and warehouse processes,



addressing discrepancies as required.
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of warehouse budgets and forecasts.

About You

- Confident and organised leader with strong operational experience and the ability to manage and develop a team in a fast‑paced environment.
- Proven leadership and team management experience.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Solid operational and supply chain management knowledge.
- Health & Safety experience and/or relevant qualifications.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings and engage teams.
- Experience in process improvement and change management.
- Experience in financial planning, budgeting and resource allocation.

What We Offer

- A supportive, team‑focused working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development.

Established in 1972, Libra is one of the UK’s leading designers and wholesale suppliers of beautifully handcrafted furniture, lighting and decorative accessories for retail and contract interiors. Based in Newmarket, we are a design‑led business with a strong reputation for quality, service and long‑term customer relationships.

Customer Service Co‑ordinator (CSC)

We are looking for a Customer Service Co‑ordinator to join our customer service and sales team. This role is focused on delivering excellent customer service, supporting sales activity and building strong relationships with our customer base in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Act as the main point of contact for customers via phone and email.
- Understand customer requirements and deliver a high level of service and sales support.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships, encouraging repeat business.
- Work towards individual and team sales targets.
- Support lead follow‑ups and proactive sales activity.
- Collaborate with colleagues and management to ensure consistent service standards.
- Accurately manage customer information using internal databases.
- Handle confidential and financial information with professionalism and discretion.
- Contribute positively to a fast‑paced, energetic sales workplace.

About You

- Confident, organised and commercially minded, with a positive attitude and a natural ability to build rapport with customers.
- A positive, proactive attitude with a motivation for sales.
- Strong communication skills and confidence in dealing with customers.
- Ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Calm and professional under pressure.
- Experience using databases and CRM/CMS systems.

What We Offer

- A supportive, team‑focused working environment.
- Full sales and product training.
- 24 days holiday.
- Opportunities to support Libra at industry exhibitions.

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📌 Warehouse Manager (Newmarket)
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