Inventory Control Team Leader

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Azenta UK, Ltd.

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job Title

Inventory Control Team Leader

Job Description

Azenta Life Sciences specialises in the design, manufacture and marketing of consumables and bench top instrumentation for the life sciences industry.

As the Inventory Control Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of inventory accuracy and control within the warehouse. This role involves leading a team, overseeing stock management processes, ensuring data integrity, and driving operational efficiency to support business goals.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Inventory Management & Accuracy

Monitor stock levels and ensure they are maintained within agreed parameters

Manage regular cycle counts & reconciliation to ensure records match physical inventory

Organise & manage annual stock count

Investigate & resolve inventory discrepancies

Ensure proper documentation & recordkeeping for stock movements

Oversee stock rotation and ensure items nearing expiration are managed effectively

• Leadership & Team Supervision

Lead, train, assign tasks & oversee daily operations of the inventory & goods in teams

Assign tasks & oversee daily operations

Monitor & manage product scrapping process

Ensure team members follow best practices & company policies

Provide performance feedback & conduct periodic evaluations

• Stock Control & Optimization

Coordinate with production & warehouse teams to optimize stock availability

Minimize stock shortages, overstocking & dead stock

Ensure proper labelling, storage & handling of inventory

Implement strategies to improve inventory turnover

Review stock for short dated, expired stock & stock levels

New supplier set-up process

• Warehouse Organization

Ensure the warehouse is organized to optimise space and allow for efficient stock retrieval during peak periods.

Implement & maintain warehouse labelling systems for easy identification & tracking

• Receiving

Oversee the receipt, inspection, & documentation of deliveries to ensure accuracy & compliance with PO/TO’s

Assist the Goods In team with any stock queries

Systems Management

Utilize inventory software to track stock levels

Ensure the accuracy of data input into systems for inventory tracking

System data cleansing

• Compliance & Safety

Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures & safety regulations

Maintain compliance with industry standards & legal requirements

Train team members on proper handling of inventory to prevent damage & loss

Assist in keeping the warehouse organized

• Reporting & Communication

Generate inventory reports & analyze data for decision making

Prepare reports on stock levels & discrepancies

Track & report any stock losses or damages to Line Manager

Communicate stock status, shortages & issues to relevant departments

Collaborate with teams to streamline operations

What You’ll Bring

Proven experience with ERP/inventory management systems.

In-depth knowledge of warehousing practices and inventory control.

High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Strong Problem-solving Skills And Sound Decision-making Capabilities.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.

Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at HR.Recruiting@azenta.com for assistance.

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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