Inventory Manager

GXO Logistics; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider in Northampton seeks an Inventory Manager to oversee inventory activities and ensure operational excellence. The role includes leading a team, managing client interactions, and improving stock control processes. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

Employee discounts and cashback offers

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Experience with stock control processes is essential.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and control all stock processing activities.
• Act as the primary contact for inventory-related queries.
• Maintain and enhance the inventory reporting suite.
• Communicate stock accuracy issues to stakeholders.
• Support an efficient inventory control team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Customer-facing experience

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

WMS experience

Job description

Are you a detail-driven leader with a passion for inventory accuracy and operational excellence? Do you like delivering exceptional service and stock accuracy is key?

Here at GXO, we a looking for an experiencedInventory Managerto join our contract based inGrange Park. You will oversee all inventory activities, ensuring daily objectives and customer SLAs are met. You'll lead a team of inventory operatives, manage client interactions, and drive continuous improvement in stock control processes.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You'll be workingMonday to Friday, covering the hours of08:00 till 16:30.

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £50,000 per annum, and 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, 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:

• Oversee and control all stock processing activities, ensuring accurate recording and documentation
• Act as the primary contact for all inventory-related queries and communications
• Maintain and enhance the inventory reporting suite to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Communicate stock accuracy issues to relevant stakeholders and ensure resolution
• Apply technical knowledge to support an efficient and effective inventory control team

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; WMS experience is a plus
• Proven ability to work under pressure and adapt to change
• Customer-facing experience and a proactive, self-motivated approach

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.