Inventory Team Lead — Evening Shift (Warehouse)

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Inventory Team Leader for our VMO2 contract in Wellingborough.

You will lead a team of Inventory Clerks, ensuring accurate stock control and compliance with processes, while collaborating with the Inventory Manager and FLM to drive operational excellence. The role requires experience in inventory control, DLX/Red Prairie WMS, and advanced Excel, with the ability to manage shifts and maintain SLA performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational teams in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (DLX/Red Prairie).
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
• Excellent on-site communication.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and review resources and workloads to meet SLAs and plan for risks.
• Ensure accurate task completion (cycle counts, SKU updates, status changes, owner updates).
• Conduct briefs, reviews, appraisals and HR processes per company standards.
• Chair or attend department meetings and ensure effective handovers.
• Build relationships with internal teams and external customers.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Excel

Communication

Team management

Tools

DLX

Red Prairie

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Inventory Team Leader for our VMO2 contract in Wellingborough.

You will lead a team of Inventory Clerks, ensuring accurate stock control and compliance with processes, while collaborating with the Inventory Manager and FLM to drive operational excellence. The role requires experience in inventory control, DLX/Red Prairie WMS, and advanced Excel, with the ability to manage shifts and maintain SLA performance.