Inventory Leader: Optimize Stock & Drive KPIs

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Newsham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Retail discounts

25 days annual leave (plus bank hols)

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Manager to join our Nestle Purina team at Hams Hall, Birmingham.

You will oversee and optimise all inventory management activities within the warehouse operation, ensuring accurate stock control, efficient processes, and product availability to support operations and customer requirements. You will lead inventory teams, drive continuous improvement, maintain high standards of stock accuracy and compliance, and work closely with warehouse and customer

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and investigate stock discrepancies, variances, and inventory issues.
• Manage inventory control procedures including cycle counting and stock audits.
• Ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Work closely with warehouse and customer service teams to ensure seamless product flow.
• Lead, coach, and develop Inventory Controllers and related warehouse colleagues.
• Produce regular inventory performance reports and KPIs.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Excel skills

Stock control

Data analysis

WMS knowledge

Education

GCSEs in English and Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

WMS

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Manager to join our Nestle Purina team at Hams Hall, Birmingham.

You will oversee and optimise all inventory management activities within the warehouse operation, ensuring accurate stock control, efficient processes, and product availability to support operations and customer requirements. You will lead inventory teams, drive continuous improvement, maintain high standards of stock accuracy and compliance, and work closely with warehouse and customer