Inventory Team Lead: WMS & Excel Expert

GXO Logistics, Inc; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Dental insurance

Company pension

GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Discounts

Cashback cards

Saving scheme

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Wellingborough is hiring an Inventory Team Leader to drive accurate stock control and lead a team of Inventory Clerks in a fast-paced warehouse on a 5/7 shift pattern (06:00–14:00). You will work with the Inventory Manager and FLM to ensure process discipline and SLA compliance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, strong WMS experience (DLX/Red Prairie) and advanced Excel skills, with a proven track record in inventory control.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control and stock accuracy.
• Proficient with WMS, preferably DLX or Red Prairie.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and review resource and workload to meet SLA expectations.
• Complete cycle counts, SKU updates, status changes and stock investigations.
• Conduct briefs, reviews, appraisals, recruitment and HR processes per standards.
• Chair and attend department meetings and provide effective handovers.
• Liaise with internal teams and external customers.

Skills

Inventory control

WMS (DLX/Red Prairie)

Advanced Excel

Team leadership

Stock accuracy

Tools

DLX

Red Prairie

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Wellingborough is hiring an Inventory Team Leader to drive accurate stock control and lead a team of Inventory Clerks in a fast-paced warehouse on a 5/7 shift pattern (06:00–14:00). You will work with the Inventory Manager and FLM to ensure process discipline and SLA compliance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, strong WMS experience (DLX/Red Prairie) and advanced Excel skills, with a proven track record in inventory control.