Innovatory Team Manager

Staffline; Castle Donington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider in Castle Donington is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Team Manager to oversee warehouse inventory management. Your role will include leading a team, ensuring accurate stock levels, and creating efficient processes. Ideal candidates should have experience in warehouse operations, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and the potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

Free car parking

Free hot drinks

Uniform and PPE provided

Full training provided

Opportunities for overtime

Qualifications

• Experience leading and inspiring teams for at least 3 years.
• Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Warehouse Management and Control Systems.
• Lead, develop and coach the Inventory Control team.
• Conduct physical inventory investigations.
• Analyze data using tools such as Excel and Power BI.
• Manage locked and available inventory.

Skills

Warehouse planning knowledge

Inventory processes understanding

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Computer literacy

Excel proficiency

Experience in a technical warehouse

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Power BI

Job description

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an Inventory Control Team Manager to join our team on a 3‑6 month fixed‑rota with a potential of turning permanent.

As an IC Team Manager on the day shift, you will represent and drive the Inventory Control agenda across our 24/7 operation. A key responsibility is ensuring inventory is available within the warehouse to fulfil orders placed via our customers' websites or for replenishment to stores/franchise to drive a forward‑thinking customer experience.

The rate of pay for this role is between £14.33 – £15.76 per hour, depending on experience.

The day shift works 05:30 am – 06:00 pm, following a two‑week rota pattern:

• Sunday: Off / In / In
• Monday: Off / In / In
• Tuesday: Off / In / In
• Wednesday: Off / In / In
• Thursday: Off / In / In
• Friday: Off / In / In
• Saturday: Off / In / In

Your Time at Work

Your key responsibilities, amongst others, will include:

• Maintenance of Warehouse Management and Control Systems to ensure that inventory on site is accurate and available for ordering by our customers.
• Leading, developing and coaching the Inventory Control team.
• Interrogation and navigation within numerous warehouse management systems. Conducting investigations into physical inventory issues.
• Analysis of data using tools such as Excel, Minitab and Power BI.
• Inventory control critical metric reporting and inventory monitoring.
• Manage & maintain locked & available inventory reflecting an accurate stock holding to the .com platform.
• Conduct all cycle counting to meet the required guidelines given by our external auditing company.
• Work alongside the operational team in dedicated areas of the site to resolve errors in situ, sharing knowledge and building capability.
• Create and amend team SOPs when new guidelines are given/processes are identified.
• Cover other Team Managers on Day’s and Night’s to provide operational cover when needed.

Our Perfect Worker

To succeed in this role, you will have experience leading and inspiring teams and providing them with clear direction through proactive engagement. A self‑motivated individual who can prioritise their workload and that of others, who is an excellent communicator who can adapt to change within a fast‑paced environment. In addition, we are looking for someone who has the following skills:

• A good understanding of warehouse planning, inventory processes and an understanding of quality standards.
• Strong organisational skills and an analytical nature with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly computer literate and a proven understanding of Excel and Microsoft packages.
• Be tech‑minded and can drive change.
• Have experience in a similar role for at least 3 years+ in a technical warehouse environment.

Key Information and Benefits

• Earn between £14.33 – £15.76 per hour, depending on experience.
• Temp to perm opportunity.
• On‑site support from Staffline.
• Free car parking on site.
• Free hot drinks.
• Good links to public transport.
• Uniform provided.
• PPE provided.
• Full training provided.
• Opportunities for overtime.

Job Ref: 1MSCD

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

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