Warehouse Inventory Specialist

Apply now!; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics service provider in Derby is seeking a Warehouse Support Specialist to manage inventory tasks and ensure stock accuracy. The ideal candidate will oversee inventory teams, conduct reconciliations, and ensure effective storage practices. Strong experience in inventory management and knowledge of SAP ERP systems is essential. The role offers 25 days annual leave, pension contributions, and employee support programs.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays

Pension contribution

Life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience with physical inventory management tasks, preferably in a 3PL multi-client logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP ERP systems for inventory control, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Strong analytical skills to investigate inventory variances and implement effective corrective actions.
• Ability to deliver effective communication skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the warehouse inventory team to monitor daily stock levels plus train, mentor and evaluate their performance.
• Conduct daily inventory reconciliation with clients to identify discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
• Analyse root causes of inventory discrepancies and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Monitor and ensure proper storage practices and stock movement controls to support inventory loss prevention.

Skills

Inventory management

SAP ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

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Arvato offers you one of the most dynamic work environments you can imagine. We are growing, innovating and we solve the challenges of our clients around the world every day. How do we do it? With our global team of 17,000 colleagues at 87 locations in over 17 countries and our special spirit: We're on it! As a strategic growth partner for our clients, we use cloud-based e-commerce and IT platforms as well as state-of-the-art automation technology to realize complex, global supply chain solutions.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30-17.00

The role for our Warehouse Support Specialist is co-ordinate the timely completion of inventory related tasks for clients within the East Midlands Gateway facility, collaborating closely with commercial and operations colleagues and ensuring that inventory accuracy is pivotal and at the forefront of the operational mindset.

Working with the warehouse management system to ensure high stock accuracy, minimise stock losses, and maintain reconciliation between physical stock and SAP records.

Developing strong working relationships with the relevant key stakeholders, to ensure successful completion of all scheduled physical inventory tasks, through timely communication, transparency and regular alignment.

Your Tasks

• Supervise and support the warehouse inventory team to monitor daily stock levels plus train, mentor and evaluate their performance. Ensure physical stock locations align with SAP records daily.
• Conduct daily inventory reconciliation with clients to identify discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
• Analyse root causes of inventory discrepancies and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Monitor and ensure proper storage practices and stock movement controls to support inventory loss prevention.

Your Profile

• Proven experience with physical inventory management tasks, preferably in a 3PL multi-client logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP ERP systems for inventory control, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Strong analytical skills to investigate inventory variances and implement effective corrective actions.
• Ability to deliver effective communication skills across all levels.

We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
• Pension contribution
• A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you
• Employee Discount Scheme through Treats
• Free car parking

Arvato is a trusted business outsourcing partner to the private and public sectors.

We have long-term partnerships with some of the most respected companies in the UK and globally, as well as innovative public sector clients.

We combine our expertise in business process outsourcing (BPO), financial solutions, customer relationship management, supply chain management, and public sector and citizen services to deliver innovative, individual solutions that help our clients to achieve their objectives. In the UK and Ireland, we employ over 4,000 people across more than ten locations. Internationally, arvato employs more than 66,400 people in over 270 subsidiaries across almost 40 countries worldwide. Our parent group Bertelsmann is the world’s most international media company with revenues of €16.4bn.