At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the stores function, ensuring inventory accuracy and efficient material flow.
- Company: A growing manufacturing business known for high-quality engineered equipment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £45,000 and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Ideal for those passionate about manufacturing and engineering.
- Why this job: Join a hands-on leadership role and drive process improvements in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in a senior Stores or Inventory Control role with strong ERP knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 42500 - 42500 £ per year.
Our client is a growing manufacturing business supplying high-quality engineered equipment. They are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Stores Person to join their Operations team on a permanent basis.
About the Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead the stores function and play a key role in ensuring inventory accuracy, efficient material flow, and the achievement of ‘On Time In Full’ (OTIF) targets. This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for driving process improvements in a high-volume, multi-SKU environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day receiving, inventory control, and order picking operations
- Maintain high levels of stock accuracy through cycle counts and discrepancy resolution
- Oversee goods-in QC and resolve quality, quantity, and documentation issues
- Manage production tooling, kanban systems, and replenishment processes
- Ensure ERP system integrity (stock levels, locations, BOMs)
- Liaise closely with Operations, Sales, Procurement, and Project teams
- Champion 5S standards and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support demand forecasting and MRP processes
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior Stores, Inventory Control, or Warehouse Supervisory role
- Strong ERP system knowledge and advanced MS Excel skills
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOQs, and BOMs
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is highly desirable
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary up to £45,000
We think you need these skills to ace Lead Stores Person in Crawley
Inventory Control
Material Flow Management
Process Improvement
Stock Accuracy
Cycle Counting
Quality Control
ERP System Knowledge
