To lead teams to manage and maintain precise and available stock levels through robust tracking, regular cycle counts, and reconciliation of records with the Warehouse Management System (WMS). This role is critical for minimising costs, preventing stockouts, and ensuring seamless order fulfilment and customer satisfaction.
Main duties and responsibilities
Lead and manage the full cycle count process, ensuring timely reconciliation of discrepancies and control of stock movements across all locations
Drive stock accuracy by influencing stakeholders at all levels and embedding best-practice inventory standards across the site
Deliver training and coaching aligned to company procedures, with a focus on PI accuracy and location compliance
Proactively manage stock availability, minimising locked or restricted inventory
Analyse WMS data to produce accurate, timely, and actionable reporting for customers and internal teams
Develop clear, user-friendly reporting tools to help managers understand customer profiles, cost drivers, and performance trends
Optimise stock layout and zoning to improve efficiency and support changes in stock volumes
Plan and manage warehouse space utilisation in line with future demand
Develop, maintain, and audit stock operating procedures and inventory strategies to support long-term accuracy and efficiency
Take ownership of the returns process, implementing robust controls and reporting (including faulty returns and IBT management)
Maintain consistent application of company processes across all stock-related activities
Communicate and implement operational changes effectively across the site
Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and operational consistency
Engage with customers and stakeholders to improve performance and identify cost-saving opportunities through data-led insight
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards and champion a proactive safety culture
Person specification
Proven experience managing large-scale stock/inventory within a fast-paced warehousing environment
Minimum 5+ years' experience in Stock or Inventory Management
Strong leadership capability with the ability to coach, influence, and drive performance
Excellent communication skills, both operationally and with stakeholders
High attention to detail with strong analytical capability
Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable managing competing priorities
Adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing operational demands
Strong understanding of warehouse processes and continuous improvement principles
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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role
Salary description
£38601.00 - £38601.00 per year