Inventory Associate

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Maney; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Training and career development

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is recruiting for a warehouse Inventory Controller at a major logistics partner's new distribution centre in Birmingham.

You will manage stock accuracy in the WMS, perform cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate stock movements in a 6am–2pm/2pm–10pm, 5 days per week rota, with enhanced pay after 10pm.

Join a growing e‑commerce logistics team offering development and supportive culture with on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and high numerical accuracy.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficient in inventory systems (WMS) and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyse data and identify trends or errors.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Problem solving mindset and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records in the warehouse management system (WMS).
• Perform regular cycle counts, stocktakes, and inventory audits.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate and process incoming and outgoing stock, ensuring proper documentation.
• Ensure products are stored in the correct locations
• Work closely with warehouse supervisors, purchasing, and production teams to resolve inventory issues.
• Prepare inventory reports for management, including variance analysis and stock ageing.
• Monitor stock levels and flag low or overstock situations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Support process improvements related to inventory control and warehouse organisation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data analysis

Organization & time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Birmingham Coleshill B46
Full-time

Shift pattern:

6am-2pm/2pm-10pm 2 weekly rotation

Must be available to work 5 out of 7 days, which will be organised on a weekly rota basis.

Pay rates:

GBP12.80

GBP14.00 per hour for any hours worked after 10pm

Do you have an inventory background? We re recruiting on behalf of a major global logistics partner that supports a leading social commerce platform. This is an exciting opportunity to join their brand-new, state of the art distribution centre in Birmingham.

What You ll Be Doing:

To ensure accurate, efficient, and well-organised management of all warehouse inventory. This role is responsible for maintaining stock accuracy, supporting warehouse operations, conducting audits, and ensuring products are received, stored, and recorded correctly

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate inventory records in the warehouse management system (WMS).
• Perform regular cycle counts, stocktakes, and inventory audits.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate and process incoming and outgoing stock, ensuring proper documentation.
• Ensure products are stored in the correct locations
• Work closely with warehouse supervisors, purchasing, and production teams to resolve inventory issues.
• Prepare inventory reports for management, including variance analysis and stock ageing.
• Monitor stock levels and flag low or overstock situations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Support process improvements related to inventory control and warehouse organisation.

What We re Looking For:

• Strong attention to detail and high numerical accuracy.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficient in inventory systems (WMS ) and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyse data and identify trends or errors.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Problem solving mindset and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

What s On Offer:

• Free on-site parking
• A supportive, inclusive workplace with strong team culture
• Excellent opportunities for training and career development

Why Join?

You ll be part of a major logistics operation supporting a fast-growing, high-profile e-commerce brand in the social commerce space. Our client prides itself on fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement. If you re looking to join a company that values its people and provides a platform for growth, this is your chance.