Inventory Section Manager in Blyth

Are you a proven leader who thrives in a warehouse environment? Does motivating and developing a team come naturally to you? Would you like to put this experience to use with an ambitious and growing operation at the forefront of their industry? Let us entertain your ambition!

GXO are looking for an Inventory Section Manager to join our B&Q site in Blyth – S81 8PU. Here you’ll be responsible for managing our customers' stock to an agreed accuracy figure and leading your team to achieve business goals through focusing on continuous improvement and promoting a team-based culture.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working a 4 on 4 off day shift pattern, from 07:00 to 17:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

• You’ll be paid a salary of between £33,000.00 - £35,000.00 per annum.
• You’ll also receive 23 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance.
• Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme.
• You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Including our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Monitor stock and operational activities ensuring that contractual obligations for the customer are achieved and generating solutions for improvement where necessary.
• Plan and assist the department in all stock counts and audits of inventory ensuring integrity is maintained at all times.
• Communicate with the inventory manager on a day-to-day basis whilst delivering any agreed actions required to keep the operation efficient, including discrepancy resolution and management of customer service issues.
• People management including performance management, absence management and development of the team, including coaching and mentoring.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A proven track record as a first line manager within a fast-paced warehouse environment, with a specific focus on stock and inventory.
• A strong knowledge of stock management processes including demonstrable experience of using WMS systems.
• Adaptability when working in a rapidly changing and fast-paced environment with excellent planning skills.
• The ability to take responsibility and demonstrate commitment by leading by example.

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.