Inventory Team Leader

Once started as a local Dutch and Belgium logistics provider for companies in the fashion industry, we have grown into an award-winning international 3PL logistics company serving many renowned brands across various consumer goods industries. We leverage our experience and knowledge built over many years, passed from team member to team member, and expanded our activities ever since. Despite our growth and substantially larger business size, we have always kept our spirit of an agile entrepreneur, drive to excel, passion for logistics and culture of putting people first since 1862. Do you believe your work can make a difference in other people’s lives and contribute to an organisation's and its customers' success? At Bleckmann, we do. Do you want to become part of an international and diverse team? If yes, then Bleckmann might be the right fit for you.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• A great communicator with a people-first mindset and the capability to lead, engage, and develop teams.
• Proven experience in warehousing and stock management; experience in e-commerce is an advantage.
• Experience working with WMS and related systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and analyze data.
• Client-focused approach.
• Passionate about Health and Safety, with the knowledge to set and lead the Health and Safety agenda.

Profile:

• Manage the Inventory Team to ensure the accuracy and integrity of stock levels within the DC, through activities such as cycle counting, stock interrogation, and problem resolution.
• Ensure that systems and mechanisms used are accurate for recording, monitoring, and maintaining stock levels.
• Review data and use it to advise and support the BI and Stock Control Manager on strategies to reduce costs and improve procedures.
• Maintain an accurate inventory database with detailed stock information.
• Work closely with operations to organize the efficient flow of stock through the DC.
• Investigate discrepancies to resolution and ensure corrective actions are taken to prevent future issues or escalate as needed.
• Make necessary stock adjustments.
• Support the Customer Services Team in responding to inquiries and complaints promptly.
• Uphold high standards of hygiene and Health and Safety, managing breaches in line with company policy.
• Meet high team KPIs to maximize profitability.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients, ensuring Bleckmann remains their third-party logistics provider of choice.
• Manage team issues positively, adhering to company policies on absence, performance, and misconduct.
• Foster a positive working environment through regular communication, feedback, idea-sharing, skill development, and recognition of success.

What do we offer?

Our people are at the heart of what we do. They are critical to our clients’ successes and ours. We offer benefits including:

• 33 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• 4x salary life insurance
• Retail and various discounts via a benefits platform
• Health and well-being initiatives (EAP, OH, wellbeing hub)
• Social events

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization committed to employee development and recognizing team successes. We hold accreditations such as Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and are Disability Confident Committed, welcoming applications from people with disabilities.