Site Inventory Manager

DHL; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Coventry is seeking a Site Inventory Manager to oversee complex stock management across various retail and e-commerce contracts. The role demands strong leadership and inventory management skills while ensuring compliance with systems and standards. You will engage with stakeholders to deliver excellent service, manage KPI reporting, and drive operational performance in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a permanent full-time contract with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

Free confidential 24/7 GP Service

Hundreds of discounts (including Retail, Childcare + Gym)

Affordable loans & Enhanced Pension Scheme

24/7 employee support service with free counselling

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in inventory and warehouse management.
• Retail and e-commerce background in high-volume environments.
• Excellent knowledge of stock control systems and UK compliance.
• Detail-oriented and analytical with KPI management experience.
• Extensive WMS experience across multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock integrity and inventory processes.
• Oversee goods receipt, dispatch, and reverse logistics.
• Generate and monitor KPI reports and housekeeping controls.
• Lead and develop the inventory team.
• Engage with stakeholders and customers for service delivery.

Skills

Leadership experience

Inventory management

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

WMS experience

Stock control systems knowledge

Job description

Grade: RCS J
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Coventry – CV2 2TA

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We are looking for a Site Inventory Manager with exceptional inventory expertise, WMS and leadership skills to manage complex, high-value stock across multiple retail and e-commerce contracts in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

✅WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage stock integrity and inventory processes to minimize contractual stock loss and ensure accurate system data.
• Oversee goods receipt, despatch, and reverse logistics while maintaining compliance with SOPs and customer requirements.
• Generate and monitor KPI reports and housekeeping controls to drive operational performance and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop the inventory team, providing clear communication, training, and motivation to achieve site objectives.
• Engage with stakeholders and customers to deliver excellent service and maintain strong relationships through effective communication.

✅THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Someone with strong leadership experience in inventory and warehouse management, capable of motivating and guiding a team.
• A candidate with retail and e-commerce background, comfortable working in high-volume, high-value environments with multiple contracts and customer networks.
• A candidate with excellent knowledge of stock control systems and processes, including UK excise compliance.
• An individual who is detail-oriented and analytical, comfortable working with KPIs, reports, and system integrity checks.
• Someone with extensive WMS experience across multiple systems, able to manage complex inventory processes and maintain system integrity.
• Someone adaptable and flexible, able to move between different site contracts and manage diverse stakeholders while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

✅WHY JOIN US?

• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Free confidential 24/7 GP Service
• Hundreds of discounts (including Retail, Childcare + Gym)
• Affordable loans & Enhanced Pension Scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://supplychainjobs.dhl.com/jobs/our-benefits/

✅WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

✅BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 5th January. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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