Inventory Controller

GXO Logistics; Bassetlaw; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Inventory Controller to join their dynamic team in Blyth. In this full-time role, you will oversee stock levels, maintain accurate records, and enhance inventory processes. Your leadership will drive operational success, ensuring that the team meets key performance indicators while fostering a collaborative work environment. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced logistics setting. If you are adaptable and ready to tackle challenges, this role could be your next career milestone.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

24/7 Online GP Service

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

High Street Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Cashback Cards

Saving Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced Stock Admin role.
• Strong knowledge of WMS systems and excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise the work activities of warehouse operatives.
• Manage stock orders and various stock handling duties.

Skills

Stock Control

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

JDA/Red Prairie

Job description

Do you have proven experience of stock control? Are you adaptable and able to think on your feet? Are you looking for your next challenge within a leadership role?

We are looking for Inventory Controller to join us on a full-time permanent basis at our growing B&Q site in Blyth S81 8PU. You will ensure optimal stock levels, maintain accurate records, and streamline inventory processes to support efficient operations.

This is a full-time, permanent position where you will be working 4 on 4 off rotating AM (07:00 am-17:00 pm) & PM shift (13:00 pm-23:00 pm).

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £30,000 to £32,000 per annum and 23 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

1. Plan, co-ordinate, supervise and report upon the work activities of the warehouse operatives, providing effective communication, leadership, succession planning, motivation, training & development.
2. Support the FLMs in achieving the warehouse/transport operational KPIs and service levels and driving improvement initiatives across the site.
3. Manage and own all elements of the admin, stock and systems processes.
4. Process stock orders, load planning, and various stock handling duties using the Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), following the correct procedures.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

1. Proven experience within a fast-paced Stock Admin role.
2. Strong knowledge of working with WMS systems (Ideally JDA/ Red Prairie).
3. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

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