Inventory Control Lead — Data-Driven & Process Improvement

Damco Spain SL; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Front Line Manager to lead our inventory team at the Doncaster site.

You will drive stock accuracy, manage cycle counts, and deliver proactive improvements using data-driven analysis to optimise warehouse performance.

We value diverse, high-performing teams and offer the opportunity to contribute to end-to-end warehousing operations within a global logistics leader.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading an inventory control team in warehousing.
• Strong knowledge of cycle counting and stock accuracy.
• Proficient in warehouse management systems (e.g., JDA/Manhattan) and Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Budgeting and resource planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct proactive and reactive cycle counts per SLA.
• Support inventory control processes to detect and correct errors.
• Drive continuous improvement for accuracy and compliance.
• Produce reports on stock accuracy and share with stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of customer systems to support stock issues.
• Support storage utilization for warehouse efficiency.
• Handle ad-hoc inventory issues as needed.
• Control variances and adjustments per SLAs.
• Assist with clerical and operational duties as required.
• Keep the warehouse clean in line with Hygiene policy.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counts

Data analysis

Team leadership

Tools

JDA/Manhattan

Excel

Job description

Maersk in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Front Line Manager to lead our inventory team at the Doncaster site.

You will drive stock accuracy, manage cycle counts, and deliver proactive improvements using data-driven analysis to optimise warehouse performance.

We value diverse, high-performing teams and offer the opportunity to contribute to end-to-end warehousing operations within a global logistics leader.