Stock Team Leader

NXA Talent LTD; Stretford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Stock Controller to oversee stock control activities, lead a team, and manage stock replenishment. The ideal candidate will have experience in stock and inventory roles, as well as proficiency in WMS or ERP systems. This position involves a 4 on 4 off shift from 9am to 9pm, ensuring operational efficiency in stock management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Stock and Inventory role.
• Ideally have experience working at a Supervisor or Team Leader.
• Strong technical skillset with experience of a WMS or ERP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all stock control activities including cycle counts and stock adjustments.
• Ensure updates to the Warehouse Management System are accurate and timely.
• Lead root cause analysis on stock errors.

Skills

Stock control management

Team leadership

WMS proficiency

Root cause analysis

Job description

Overview

This role is working a 4 on 4 off shift with working hours of 9am to 9pm.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all stock control activities including cycle counts, stock adjustments, and investigations into discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates to the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Lead root cause analysis on stock errors and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support periodic and annual stocktakes.
• Plan and manage stock replenishment to the forward picking areas, ensuring the right products are available at the right time to meet operational demand.
• Monitor replenishment triggers and coordinate with goods-in and picking teams to maintain efficient stock flow.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of stock controllers and operatives to deliver high performance.
• Communicate daily priorities and performance expectations clearly to the team.

Experience / Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Stock and Inventory role
• Ideally have experience working at a Supervisor or Team Leader
• A strong techincal skillset with experience of a WMS or ERP