Inventory Team Leader

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a dynamic inventory process? In this pivotal role, you will provide inventory excellence, completing everything from cycle counts and auditing to receiving processes and warehouse management. Provide problem-solving expertise by identifying and resolving inventory challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations. This position offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on business efficiency. 40 hours a week Monday – Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and promote all aspects of health, safety, and risk management within the department.
• Coordinate departmental workflow as needed.
• Maintain stock accuracy and associated data, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure proper utilisation of MRP and other company software to support production.
• Actively participate in meetings and provide solutions to issues.
• Provide performance feedback to inventory/receiving/kitting team members.
• Identify issues with standards and work instructions, notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Maintain 6S compliance in all relevant areas (Goods In, Warehouse, Quarantine).
• Direct the work of department members, including completion of mandatory training.
• Support production during surge periods to ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage staff holiday/absence reporting in accordance with company policies.
• Complete all company-mandated training requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Implement the company process for suppliers.
• Execute the company process post QA acceptance.
• Compile, complete, and present company reports.
• Identify, manage, and dispose of slow-moving stock.
• Deliver company cycle count processes and lead annual stock counts.
• Demonstrate stock amendment processes competency.
• Operate forklifts (qualification required).
• Manage the company system.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to perform all responsibilities of Receiver/Inventory 2 position.
• Expert knowledge of warehousing operations.
• Ability to train new associates including direct instruction/tutoring.
• Strong logical reasoning and mathematical skills for precise stock management.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a critical degree of accuracy.
• Proficient product knowledge.
• Experience in inspecting, testing, and adjusting units to meet specifications and requirements.

Qualifications:

• GSCE/NVQ or equivalent education.
• Minimum 1 year of inventory/warehouse management experience (3-5 years preferred).
• At least one year of product knowledge at Starline preferred.
• Must have performed duties of Receiver/Inventory Clerk 1 minimum (Receiver/Inventory 2 status preferred).
• IOSH managing safety certificate (or ability to achieve).

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent organisational skills to manage workload and meet production schedules with stock availability.
• Flexibility, versatility, initiative, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and employee support capabilities.
• Problem-solving aptitude.

Bonus up to 6%, 20 days holiday, life assurance. While the role occasionally requires additional hours during peak periods, your contributions will be essential to our company's success. Apply today to discuss the job role in more detail!

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application was unsuccessful. To see our other vacancies, please visit our website.