Doncaster Stock Manager - Maternity Cover (Fixed Term)

Wincanton Trans European Limited; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks an Inventory Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves managing inventory strategies, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and driving operational improvements. The successful candidate will work closely with customers and internal teams to resolve stock issues and enhance service delivery. A competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and career development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 Days Holiday

Share Incentive Plan

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing or supervising a team.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement an inventory strategy.
• Manage contractual targets and KPIs within budget.
• Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Change Implementation

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

(Fixed Term Contract 12 Months - Maternity Cover)

This role will be working days, Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00, with flexibility to work outside these hours as needed due to business requirements. Weekend work may also be required.

How will you contribute?

To devise, implement, and maintain an inventory strategy that achieves the contract’s objectives regarding inventory levels and stock availability, emphasizing continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Distribution Centre Manager, your responsibilities include:

• Customer interaction, either in person or via Teams.
• Managing all contractual targets and KPIs within budget.
• Driving productivity and operational improvements.
• Planning and managing resources to meet operational needs.
• Developing and maintaining excellent customer relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with H&S legislation.
• Reviewing inventory results, identifying discrepancies, and reporting to senior management and customers, with suggestions for improvement.
• Liaising with customers to resolve stock issues promptly.
• Investigating customer claims and rejections to reach satisfactory conclusions within set timescales.
• Developing MIS reports for management and early trend detection.
• Implementing procedures to improve stock accuracy, including reconciliation of SAP and WMS levels.
• Monitoring PI schedules and managing stock takes, audits, and moves.
• Collaborating with operations management to ensure proper processes and system usage.
• Managing, motivating, and developing the inventory team.
• Encouraging a positive company culture at all levels.
• Providing accurate performance data internally and externally.
• Challenging existing practices and developing innovative solutions to exceed KPIs.
• Covering Warehouse Operations Manager duties when required.
• Planning resources to forecast stock and skills needs.
• Managing consumable use and stock queries.

What will you bring?

• Knowledge of warehouse management systems.
• Forward-thinking with the ability to implement change.
• Proven experience managing or supervising a team.
• Experience in customer-facing roles.
• Knowledge of disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• A flexible, team-oriented approach.
• General awareness of health and safety practices.

What do we offer?

We value our employees and offer a friendly, safety-first environment, a competitive salary, and benefits including a company pension scheme, 25 days holiday, share incentive plan, cycle-to-work scheme, online employee benefits platform, onsite parking, and more. We are committed to career development, training, and multi-skilling in a dynamic environment.