RSC Manager

Job DescriptionThe role: We are looking for an exceptional leader to become part of our dynamic and growing business; motivating, challenging and developing the Motherwell Regional Service Centre team to their full potential. You’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the site, bringing your experience and expertise from a similar role. You’ll already be a senior manager with a proven ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. Working closely with the Warehouse & Transport Assistant Site Managers, you will ensure that the RSC’s vision and objectives in the short, medium and long term are aligned to the Company’s strategy, with a clear operational plan for the coming season. The RSC Manager has substantial budget responsibility, with an overall team of over 150 staff across both warehousing and transport. As Site Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring your team delivers the right product, at the right time, every time at optimal cost, continually driving and challenging the status quo to improve on performance. What you’ll take on:

• Full responsibility for the safe performance and service delivery of the Motherwell RSC
• Direct line management of two Assistant Site Managers and leadership of an indirect team of 170+
• Manage the Ockendon budget for resource, applying cost effective use of resources through structured planning of staffing and vehicle usage
• Prepare resource planning requirements aligned to volume forecasts throughout the season
• Daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal reporting across a range of metrics including but not limited to, volumes, resource and budget
• Ensure that the road transport and ‘O’-Licence requirements are adhered to consistently to safeguard compliance
• Collaborative working across the RSC and wider Distribution network to deliver cost savings and operational efficiencies.

What you’ll bring: You will be an experienced senior Transport Manager or Site Manager within a large corporate distribution or logistics environment. A proven track record of building strong working relationships is key; you’ll work closely with other senior leaders to drive efficiencies and consistently strive for continuous improvement and best practise. Acting as a role model, we are looking for an open, honest people leader, who can demonstrate a proven ability of leading and managing large teams and complex employment related issues. Evidence of succession planning and developing people through coaching, mentoring and setting clear objectives and expectations is essential. The successful candidate must possess a sound knowledge of Road Transport Regulations and be a national CPC licence holder. Benefits:

• Company car
• Executive share allocation
• Private medical insurance
• Uniform clothing allowance of £750 per season
• Company bonus scheme

About Us You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! About The Team

• Sharesave scheme
• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Generous bonus scheme for many roles
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Free on-site parking
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email Recruitmenthelpdesk@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.