Defence Stores & Logistics Lead — GFE & Stock Control

Proactive Global; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an experienced Stores & Logistics Team Lead to oversee stores and logistics operations in a specialist technical environment. The role covers receiving, storing, controlling and dispatching materials, with close collaboration across procurement, engineering, production and project teams.

You will lead the stores team, maintain accurate stock records, ensure health and safety standards, and support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading stores, logistics or stock control teams.
• Background in defence or highly regulated technical environments preferred.
• Experience managing Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) is advantageous.
• Strong stock control, inventory management and asset tracking knowledge.
• Experience coordinating receipt, storage, movement and dispatch of goods.
• Excellent organization and time-management; able to handle competing priorities.
• Proficient IT skills including Excel and basic office software.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Stores & Logistics activities, allocate workloads and set priorities.
• Provide guidance and supervision to stores personnel.
• Oversee receipt, inspection, storage, and recording of incoming goods against PO
• Maintain accurate stock records and ensure traceability of stock movements.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with Procurement on shortages.
• Coordinate picking and issuing of materials to engineering/production/project teams.
• Oversee packing, labeling and dispatch of goods; arrange deliveries and couriers.
• Resolve delivery issues with suppliers and internal departments.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and damaged/missing items.
• Conduct regular stock checks and stocktaking activities.
• Keep stores areas organized, secure, clean and compliant with health & safety.
• Maintain documentation for stock control, logistics, and traceability.
• Support management and control of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).
• Adhere to company procedures, quality requirements and safety standards.
• Identify improvements in stores, inventory and logistics processes.
• Support audits and implementation of new systems/practices.

Skills

Stores leadership

GFE Controller

Defence background

Stock control

Inventory management

Compliance & safety

Excel skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Sage

Jira

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking an experienced Stores & Logistics Team Lead to oversee stores and logistics operations in a specialist technical environment. The role covers receiving, storing, controlling and dispatching materials, with close collaboration across procurement, engineering, production and project teams.

You will lead the stores team, maintain accurate stock records, ensure health and safety standards, and support continuous improvement.