Network Inventory and Admin Manager

Food Service Logistics (ltd); Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Service Logistics (ltd) seeks an experienced, highly organised leader to oversee administrative operations and inventory management across Coventry and Hemel. You will manage and coordinate support functions, optimise processes, and ensure duties are executed efficiently.

You will proactively develop the team, promote talent, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a focus on cost control and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing teams and developing talent.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with ability to prioritise demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the WMS system and UKG.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the admin and inventory teams with guidance and performance management.
• Develop and implement administrative policies to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee office management and plan Coventry and Hemel structures.
• Coordinate internal communication and streamline workflows using UKG, Blue Yonder and Microlise as applicable.
• Oversee stock holding and inventory management aligned with warehouse utilisation.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Monitor budget for admin functions and identify cost-saving measures.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Continuously evaluate and improve administrative systems and dashboards.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

WMS knowledge

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Tools

Blue Yonder

UKG

Microlise

WMS system

Job description

2 days a week in Hemel / 3 days a week in Coventry Job Overview An experienced and highly organised individual with the capability to drive change. This leadership role will be responsible for overseeing a demonstrable, efficient and effective functioning of administrative operations and inventory management across the organisation. You will manage and coordinate various support functions, optimise processes, and ensure that all administrative duties are well executed. You will be required to be proactive and able to develop the team, promoting those who are wanting to develop. Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the admin and inventory teams providing guidance, support, and performance management.
• Develop and implement administrative policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure operational efficiency and meets statutory and IMS guidelines.
• Oversee office management and draw up a plan as to how Coventry and Hemel should be structured.
• Coordinate and streamline internal communication and workflow processes to enhance productivity, focus on the utilisation of blue yonder, UKG and Microlise, where applicable move away from spreadsheets.
• Oversee stock holding and inventory management to align with Starbucks stock position, date life rotation and efficient warehouse utilisation.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Monitor budget for administrative functions and recommend cost-saving measures where appropriate.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal departments and external stakeholders, ensuring constructive interactions.
• Continuously evaluate and improve administrative systems, tools, and technologies to optimise workflows demonstrated through dashboards
• Ensuring that all consumables are sourced through approved channels and utilised effectively.

Key Requirements

• Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and developing talent.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the WMS system and UKG.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

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