Regional Inventory Operations Manager

Company Description Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods. Company Overview iForce (Part of the Culina Group) is at the forefront of e-commerce fulfilment, returns processing and carrier management. With its own in-house technology infrastructure this underpins the iForce offering to customers. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you’re valued, challenged, and inspired! Job Description We are currently seeking an Regional Inventory Operations Manager to join our expanding operation at our Northampton based site. In this pivotal role, you will oversee inventory management across two adjacent sites, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring optimal stock control to meet the needs of the business. This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. We’re offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a market leader. Leading a process compliance culture to achieve fully systemic depots with 99.98% stock accuracy. Using weekly governance and business analytics to measure inventory performance (process compliance/PI queries/nil picks/back to stocks) and have continuous improvement programme to consistently raise standards in stock control and accuracy. Deliver inventory operations to budget. To identify, establish and drive best practice for stock related activities across the sites under your ownership and ultimately ability to fulfil orders accurately and on time. Develop routines and procedures that contribute to maintaining accurate stock files and effective stock management within the sites. To ensure accurate, timely and effective stock management within the sites to ensure a fully accurate and dynamic stock file. To ensure perpetual inventory cycles are managed and monitored Fully optimise the warehouse layout and storage of all goods on site’s through the location management. Deliver motivated and high performing teams at each site, setting clear KPI’s and objectives to ensure high standards of achievements. Driving productivity & efficiencies & maximising cost saving within your allocated sites. Deliver consistent approach across sites which utilises the system to manage stock compliance to the commercial advantage of iForce and it’s customers. Qualifications To apply for the role of Regional Inventory Operations Manager you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications: A confident operator who has experience in stock management and accuracy reporting of large stock files within a narrow/wide aisle racked warehouse. Excellent communicator across several boundaries who can influence remotely and in person. Excellent knowledge of data analysis and ability to effectively translate to identify issues/trends and patterns & solutions. Ability to build strong relationships with other Regional Inventory Operations Manager in a collaborative manner to deliver a network approach. Leading by example and setting high standards of behaviour & performance. Customer focused and commercial awareness of managing client SLA’s, measuring and monitoring performance using various IT systems. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships quickly at all levels. Able to work on own initiative and to strict deadlines. People Management – Ability to build an effective team in a dynamic and changing environment. Strong planning and analytical skills Excellent Excel skills. Enthusiasm, drive and a can-do personality with a continuous improvement ‘mindset’ UK Driving licence Additional Information As part of our drive to make iForce a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days + 8 bank holiday Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme Private Medical Cover– This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer Life Assurance – x 2 your annual salary Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards. Everyday discounts – via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam