DC Planning and Performance Manager

Package

Salary & Hours

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• 40 hours per week working any 5 out of 7 days.

Employee Benefits

• Full-time colleagues receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• Death in Service Benefit
• Long service recognition scheme
• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
  1. Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
  2. Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
  3. Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Introduction

We’re looking for a highly capable Distribution Centre Planning and Performance Manager to join our logistics leadership team — based at our Amesbury Distribution Centre.

Reporting to the Depot General Manager, this senior role is critical in ensuring that planning, optimisation, and performance within the distribution centre are aligned with business objectives and delivered in a cost-effective, timely, and efficient manner.

You’ll be responsible for shaping warehouse planning strategies, monitoring and improving KPIs, and embedding best practice to drive continuous improvement. By working collaboratively with operational teams, IT, and senior stakeholders, you’ll ensure each distribution centre remains scalable, efficient, and future-ready as the business continues to grow.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role driving excellence in our logistics operations.

Job Overview

• Warehouse Planning
  Implement warehouse strategies, optimising space, inventory flow, and workforce planning to meet business needs and peak demands.

• Performance Monitoring & Analysis
  Define and track KPIs, analyse operational data, and provide reports with recommendations to improve service, cost, and efficiency.

• Process Optimisation & Continuous Improvement
  Lead initiatives that streamline processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

• Resource Management
  Plan and allocate labour, equipment, and space effectively, ensuring the right skills and training are in place for operational delivery.

• Technology & Systems
  Oversee integration of new technologies including automation and robotics, ensuring WMS and related systems fully support warehouse activities.

• Health & Safety Compliance
  Promote safe ways of working, conduct safety audits, and ensure full compliance with HSE standards across all operations.

• Stakeholder Collaboration
  Work with internal teams, suppliers, and approved agencies to ensure aligned planning, efficient recruitment, and effective supplier partnerships.

• Strategic Alignment
  Partner with senior leadership to ensure warehouse planning strategies align with broader business objectives and long-term goals.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Proven experience in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment.

• Strong knowledge of logistics, transport, and supply chain operations.

• Experience in developing and implementing warehouse strategies.

• Skilled in project management, process improvement, and change management.

• Proficient in Excel and warehouse management systems.

• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.

• Effective communicator with strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Commercially astute with the ability to make sound business decisions.

• Proactive, organised, and able to lead cross-functional collaboration.

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way!