Assistant Manager

Our Thatcham Distribution team is looking for assistant manager to support the manager in the day to day running of the department ensuring that all KPI’s, objectives and customer expectations are met. The Assistant Manager should act as a role model for the rest of the team and actively promote and maintain Harrods values whilst striving for excellence from there team. Deputize for the Manager in all activity their absence. To manage and assist with the development of the talent within the team.

This position works varied shifts between 7am and 11pm across any 5 of 7 days a week with regular weekend work.

About Us

Our distribution team is a vital part of the Harrods success story, and you are one step closer to joining a world class team based in Thatcham. Our 340,000 square foot warehouse is at the heart of our international distribution service and a key cog in ensuring a seamless experience for our customers.

About You

You will ensure that standards are being reviewed regularly in line with the business SLA’s and daily operations are conducted within continual training/development of all members of the team. This will include documented performance monitoring, coaching and development of the team as well as conducting annual/quarterly performance.

Someone who is prepared to adopt the role of manager when needed and carry out projects, monitor and address underperforming issue, highlight exceptional performance and always ensuring that queries are resolved in a timely manner.

It would be ideal to be fully conversant with using SAP, Workday, Teams, Yammer, Hub and all other company platforms.

Our Promise To You

If you are looking to take the next step in your career with a focus on supply chain distribution, this role will open doors for you. As well as training and on the job learning to ensure you can deliver excellence in your role every day, we offer great pathway opportunities to develop your career in an environment unlike any other.

More immediately, you will benefit from an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 22 days’ holiday and your birthday off, access to our onsite canteen, up to 33% in-store discount and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely you

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram