Stock and Systems Administrator

Wincanton Plc; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain partner is seeking a professional for inventory management in Weston-super-Mare. You will work on the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure compliance and accuracy of stock operations. Responsibilities include auditing deliveries, troubleshooting stock discrepancies, and reporting on operational metrics. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in WMS and strong analytical skills. The role offers competitive salary and extensive employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Retail Discounts

Healthcare Cash plan

Dental Cash plan

Pension Accident Insurance

Discounted Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations and compliance.
• Proficiency in inventory management processes.
• Ability to analyze data and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and operations for delivery readiness.
• Collaborate with technical teams for equipment maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with documented stock procedures.
• Monitor inbound and outbound delivery accuracy.
• Achieve KPIs related to stock and processes.

Skills

Using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Tools

Manhattan WMS

Job description

Overview

Summary and purpose of position: To support the planning and operations teams for the readiness and compliance of deliveries in and out of the building for system-based actions, routinely auditing and quality checking the team's compliance and accuracy. Cleansing the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure all stock is routinely accounted for.

The role with be based in Bridgwater, TA6 6TS.

About us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. With over 20,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and an 8,500 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We are “Great people delivering sustainable supply chain value”.

Why Wincanton?

• Salary £28-31,000 (PA, DOE)
• Monday – Friday, office hours
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills; your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Holiday Trading
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Dental Cash plan
• Pension Accident Insurance
• Payroll Giving
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Online GP Access
• Hospital Plan
• Death in Service Benefit
• Retirement Courses
• 50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships
• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice

Duties and responsibilities

• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of stock and systems processes across the contract.
• Collaborate with the Technical team to monitor equipment maintenance throughout its storage lifecycle, ensuring timely updates and reporting.
• Maintain and regularly review documented stock procedures to ensure compliance with Licence Conditions.
• Enter pick data into the WMS system, ensuring all entries are accurately recorded and traceable.
• Review the Operations team’s handling of inbound and outbound deliveries to confirm accuracy and compliance with procedures.
• Achieve departmental targets by delivering on contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Oversee cycle counting activities, analyse results to identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Report system issues promptly in accordance with the operational escalation process.
• Ensure alignment between physical stock and system records through effective inventory management.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies thoroughly.
• Address and resolve customer and ad hoc stock-related queries efficiently.
• Ensure departmental operations comply with all relevant company and customer policies and procedures, and support audit and compliance tasks as required
• Generate and update reports to support warehouse and customer operation

Experience, Skills, and Attributes

Proficient in using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); experience with Manhattan WMS is advantageous but not essential.