Inventory Clerk

DHL Supply Chain; Coventry; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

33 days annual leave

Pension with 8% employer + 4% employee

24/7 GP consultations

Discounts on retail and lifestyle

Loans and savings schemes

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Coventry is seeking an Inventory Clerk to maintain stock integrity, perform cycle counts and resolve discrepancies while supporting warehouse operations and delivering excellent service to customers.

The role requires attention to detail, experience in stock control, and proficiency with IT systems including WMS and Excel. You will work a weekly rotating shift pattern and contribute to operational performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control or warehouse operations.
• Proven ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve stock issues.
• Comfortable using IT systems to manage and analyze inventory data.
• Strong communication with colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate stock records within the WMS.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and investigate stock discrepancies.
• Produce inventory reports and support stock-related analysis.
• Act as a point of contact for stock queries with operations and customers.
• Maintain stock integrity and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Stock control

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Excel

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Grade: RCS O

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: Weekly rotation: 7am-3pm / 3pm-11pm | Sunday to Thursday / Tuesday to Saturday

Location: Coventry, CV2 2TA

Are you an organised and detail-oriented individual with experience in stock control or warehouse operations? Do you enjoy investigating discrepancies and using systems and data to ensure inventory accuracy? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As an Inventory Clerk, you'll play a key role in maintaining stock integrity, conducting inventory checks, resolving stock issues, and supporting the efficient operation of the warehouse while delivering excellent service to both internal and external customers.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Monitor and maintain accurate stock records, ensuring inventory levels within the warehouse management system (WMS) reflect physical stock holdings.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory checks, investigating and resolving stock discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Produce accurate inventory reports and support stock-related analysis to help drive operational performance.
• Act as a key point of contact for stock-related queries, working closely with operational teams and customers to resolve issues effectively.
• Support warehouse operations by maintaining stock integrity, adhering to inventory procedures, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards.

this Role Would Suit People Who

• Have previous inventory or stock control experience within a warehouse, essential.
• Have a keen eye for detail and enjoy investigating discrepancies, identifying root causes, and solving problems.
• Are confident communicators who can build positive relationships with colleagues, operational teams, and customers.
• Are comfortable using IT systems, including warehouse management systems and Microsoft Excel, to manage and analyse inventory data.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities, and are committed to delivering high standards of accuracy, safety, and service.

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 33days annual leave
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

who We Are

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 17th August. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.