Stock & Systems Manager

American President Lines; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics UK&I in Coventry area is seeking a Stock & Systems Manager to lead stock integrity and system performance across the site. You will coach a team of Stock Clerks, Troubleshooters and a WMS Super User, driving improvements and ensuring inventory accuracy to meet client KPIs and SLAs.

Working Monday to Friday, you will partner with the Head of Business Support and central functions on system changes, testing and implementation while maintaining focus on efficiency and capacity across

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management within large, fast-paced logistics environments.
• Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory accuracy.
• Proven leadership and team development skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coach and motivate a team of Stock Clerks, Troubleshooters and a WMS Super User; own stock integrity and system performance.
• Ensure stock is in correct locations and meet client KPIs and SLAs.
• Produce weekly/monthly performance reports and drive improvements through data-driven insights.

Skills

Stock management

WMS knowledge

Leadership

Inventory control

Tools

WMS systems

Job description

Coventry, GB

Stock & Systems Manager

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, weRise inMotion. Your career is always on the move,growingas fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team ofnearly 200nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job.It’sa journey on which you rise.

YOUR ROLE

Our operation based in Ryton-on-Dunsmore (just outside Coventry), has a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and improvement focused Stock & Systems Manager to take responsibility for stock management and system integrity to ensure effective co-ordination of site inventory and system management procedures.

This is a Monday to Friday role

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Reporting into the Head of Business Support you will coach and motivate a team of 4 Stock Clerks, 4 Troubleshooters and a WMS Super User, you will take ownership of stock integrity, inventory performance and systems across the operation. You will ensure stock is available in the correct locations and managed effectively to meet and exceed client service levels, contractual KPIs and SLAs. You will oversee stock accuracy, inventory balancing and stock variance investigations, ensuring discrepancies and service failures are fully investigated and resolved. You will produce weekly and monthly performance reports, using data to identify trends, address challenges and drive improvements.

Building strong customer relationships will be a key part of the role. You will communicate regularly with customers, provide performance updates and support weekly and monthly reviews and MBRs covering stock accuracy, inventory performance, KPIs and customer queries. You will support the development and effectiveness of our WMS, working with the WMS Super User and central functions on system changes, testing, troubleshooting and implementations, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

You will maintain a strong focus on operational efficiency, capacity and resource utilisation, supporting the wider operation during busy. You will also support projects including VAS, disposal activities, capacity reporting and operational improvements. You will play a key role in driving operational excellence, combining strong inventory and systems knowledge with customer focus, people leadership and a continuous improvement mindset.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in an inventory management role and ideally come from a large and fast paced operational logistics environment and have proven knowledge and understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), identifying challenges and opportunities to support the achievement of performance metrics and ongoing review and input to the optimum layout of pick sequences.

You will demonstrate a clear understanding of cost control, organisational and problem-solving skills as well as strong leadership and collaborative team working experience with a mind-set that looks to create a culture of high-performance through coaching and development whilst implementing sustainable improvements to drive business performance.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland. IND2