Inventory Control Lead — WMS & Process Optimizer

GXO Logistics, Inc; Blyth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

GXO University

Job summary

GXO is seeking an Inventory Control Leader to join the Blyth – B&Q site. You will be the subject matter expert for stock and systems, supporting the first line managers and wider operational team to deliver outstanding results.

This is a full-time, permanent role with an ‘any 5 from 7’ shift pattern, rotating between 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00. You’ll work with Warehouse Management Systems and drive stock control improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience of inventory and stock processes within a warehouse environment.
• Previous experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (JDA / Red Prairie highly desirable).
• A good knowledge of MS Excel, to include pivot tables and v look ups.

Responsibilities

• Plan, co-ordinate, supervise and report upon the work activities of the warehouse operatives, enabling the FLMs to provide effective communication, leadership, succession planning, motivation and training & development.
• Process stock orders, load planning, and various stock handling duties using the Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), following the correct procedures.
• Be the point of contact for any systems and stock issues, finding resolutions as a Super User.
• Investigate all stock discrepancies and establish preventative measures and best practises

Skills

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Tools

JDA / Red Prairie

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GXO is seeking an Inventory Control Leader to join the Blyth – B&Q site. You will be the subject matter expert for stock and systems, supporting the first line managers and wider operational team to deliver outstanding results.

This is a full-time, permanent role with an ‘any 5 from 7’ shift pattern, rotating between 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00. You’ll work with Warehouse Management Systems and drive stock control improvements.