Inventory Team Manager

Sysco GB; Wigan; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in Wigan is seeking an Inventory Team Manager to oversee warehouse operations. The role focuses on motivating a team, ensuring safety compliance, and using data to improve processes. Candidates should have strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and the ability to lead change. This position offers a salary of £31,868 along with benefits including a pension scheme and ongoing training. Join us and contribute to our dynamic team, where every colleague's voice is valued.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Family-friendly flexibility

Ongoing training

Discounts on products

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and food safety standards.
• Ability to manage change and influence other departments.
• Focus on using reporting and data insights to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and develop a team of stock investigators.
• Ensure operations in the chill warehouse run smoothly.
• Report and be accountable for accidents, compliance, and team performance.

Skills

Data insights

Warehouse management systems

Change management

Health and safety regulations

Communication and relationship building

Job description

Company Description

Fresh Direct is a top UK food business and a proud part of Sysco GB – the world's leading foodservice company. We're growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry. So join us in Wigan as an Inventory Team Manager and take your career to the next level.

Job Description

£31,868 plus great benefits

Mon - Fri 06:30 - 15:00 (40 hrs per week)

A Satisfying Role

Motivating and developing a team of stock investigators, you'll make sure everything in our chill warehouse runs as it should. You'll report on and be accountable for everything from accidents and SOX compliance to team performance and engagement. You'll also work with warehouse teams to develop ways to reduce stock write-offs. By doing so, you'll help keep standards high, customers happy and colleagues safe.

What You Bring to the Mix

• a focus on using reporting, data insights and team inputs to improve processes
• a broad knowledge of warehouse management systems and stock reporting policies
• the ability to manage change and influence other departments to achieve shared goals
• strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and food safety standards
• the ability to communicate and build relationships with all kinds of people.

Benefits

We take care of our people. On our team, you'll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family‑friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You'll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.

Additional Information

At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don't want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don't just look at your CV, we're more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

About Fresh Direct

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs' menus.