Inventory Specialist

APM Terminals; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Doncaster is seeking a Front Line Manager to lead an inventory team within our warehousing and logistics operations. You will drive stock integrity and use proactive data analysis to support the wider operation.

The role emphasizes cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to sustain compliant processes and efficient service delivery. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with WMS systems (JDA/Manhattan) and strong Excel

Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse management systems (e.g., JDA, Manhattan).
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, and chart design.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct proactive and reactive cycle counts per SLA.
• Support inventory control to prevent, detect, and correct errors in transactions and balances.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance inventory accuracy and compliance.
• Produce and report inventory data for stock management and stakeholders.
• Manage storage utilisation to maximise warehouse effectiveness.
• Assist with other clerical and operational duties as required.

Skills

Warehouse management systems

Excel reporting

People management

Tools

JDA

Manhattan

Job description

At Maersk, we are on a revolutionary journey to simplify global trade, which will give us the chance to offer a major impact on the world economy, and on your career.

At Maersk we want to be a true integrator of container logistics connecting and simplifying our customers’ supply chain through global end-to-end solutions. We count on our diverse people to make it happen. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams. By Joining Maersk, you will become part of the global family of the company that moves 20% of global trade everyday all the way, where one of our core values is Our Employees. It goes without saying that we value diversity: we thrive on the diversity of our talent in all its forms, and we see it as a strength in building high-performance teams across brands, cultures, and locations.

We are looking for an experienced Front Line Manager, with a proven track record of leading an inventory team, as well as demonstrable experience in inventory control management from a warehousing and logistics background to work in our Doncaster site. A key part of inventory control is that a warehouse’s stock integrity if as high as possible so that the wider operation can function as effectively as possible, it is also key to provide proactive improvement suggestions and reactive data driven analysis to aid in the continuous improvement of the site.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct proactive and reactive cycle counts in compliance with the contractual service level agreement.
• Support inventory control processes to prevent, detect and correct errors in inventory transactions and balances.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to drive process, inventory accuracy and compliance.
• Produce and report various inventory accuracy and compliance data to support site stock management and share with key stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of internal and external customer systems to support the operational teams as well as the customer for inventory and production related issues.
• Support the management of storage utilisation to ensure maximum warehouse effectiveness
• Support with Ad-Hoc inventory-related issues as required.
• Control Stock variances and Adjustments to ensure compliance inline with SLAs
• Assist with other clerical and operational duties as and when required.
• Ensure that the warehouse is maintained clean and tidy in accordance with the requirements of the Company Hygiene policy.

Technical skills:

• Experience of working with warehouse management systems. JDA/ Manhattan etc.
• Experienced use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to create and manage reports (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, use of formulae and chart design are essential).

Soft skills:

• Communication and relationship building at all levels (Customer, HMRC, Management, Operations).
• Resource and Budgeting experience to ensure our team is operating efficiently.
• Ability to lead, direct and motivate across all departments.
• People management skill

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking.

Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process.

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A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information. All the way.