Inventory Team Lead - WMS & Stock Optimisation

GXO Logistics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Job summary

GXO Logistics in Greenford is hiring an Inventory First Line Manager to lead the inventory team, ensure accuracy, control costs, and improve stock availability. You will work 08:00–16:00 on a 5 from 7 pattern with weekly rotations to afternoons and nights to support inventory activities.

The role requires experience implementing, configuring or supporting Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) in a distribution or fulfilment setting, strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing, configuring, or supporting Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) within a distribution centre or fulfilment environment.
• Prior Inventory management is essential for the role to hit the ground running.
• Previous experience within food logistics, grocery fulfilment, or e-commerce operations is desirable.
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all inventory is managed and counted in accordance with company policies, customer requirements, and audit standards.
• Drive improvements in inventory management and system performance through continuous improvement initiatives and more efficient ways of working.
• Optimise warehouse layouts and system configurations to maximise productivity, efficiency, and operational flow.
• Lead stock reconciliation activities and investigations into significant stock adjustments, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Inventory management

WMS experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Tools

WMS configuration

Job description

GXO Logistics in Greenford is hiring an Inventory First Line Manager to lead the inventory team, ensure accuracy, control costs, and improve stock availability. You will work 08:00–16:00 on a 5 from 7 pattern with weekly rotations to afternoons and nights to support inventory activities.

The role requires experience implementing, configuring or supporting Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) in a distribution or fulfilment setting, strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.