Warehouse Supervisor / Stock Control Lead

Proactive Global; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor / Stock Control Lead to own inventory accuracy and lead a small warehouse team. You will partner with the Warehouse Manager to drive improvements, investigate stock discrepancies and deliver measurable operational gains.

The role emphasizes on-floor leadership, cycle counting, and continuous improvement through Kaizen and Gemba Walks, with a focus on practical problem-solving and KPI-driven results.

Qualifications

• Strong stock control, inventory management and cycle-counting experience.
• Experience within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Experience leading or supervising a small operational team.
• Good understanding of inventory accuracy and stock reconciliation.
• Experience with continuous improvement methods, including Kaizen and Gemba Walks.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Confidence working with operational teams and leading change.
• Hands-on and proactive approach to on-floor leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and motivate a small warehouse team.
• Manage cycle-counting activities and maintain accurate stock records.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate stock variances.
• Identify the root causes of discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with the Warehouse Manager and leadership team.
• Lead Gemba Walks and Kaizen activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and working practices.
• Engage the wider warehouse team in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor stock and operational KPIs.
• Report progress and highlight areas requiring further action.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Cycle counting

Team leadership

Kaizen

Gemba Walks

Root-cause analysis

Process improvement

KPI monitoring

Job description

Proactive Global is currently recruiting for a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor / Stock Control Lead to join a busy and growing operation.

This role will take ownership of inventory accuracy while leading and motivating a small warehouse team. You will work closely with the Warehouse Manager and senior leadership team to improve processes, investigate stock discrepancies and deliver measurable operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and motivate a small warehouse team
• Manage cycle-counting activities and maintain accurate stock records
• Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate stock variances
• Identify the root causes of discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Work closely with the Warehouse Manager and leadership team
• Lead Gemba Walks and Kaizen activities
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and working practices
• Engage the wider warehouse team in continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor stock and operational KPIs
• Report progress and highlight areas requiring further action

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong stock control, inventory management and cycle-counting experience
• Previous experience within a warehouse or logistics environment
• Experience leading or supervising a small operational team
• Good understanding of inventory accuracy and stock reconciliation
• Experience with continuous improvement methods, including Kaizen and Gemba Walks
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Confidence working with operational teams and leading change
• A practical, hands-on and proactive approach
• The ability to challenge existing processes and deliver measurable improvements

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced stock-control professional who enjoys being present on the warehouse floor and wants to play a key part in improving an operation.