Stock & Inventory First Line Manager (Nights)
Core
Oversee stock movements, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure system integrity in a retail distribution centre.
Role type
First Line Manager (Stock & Inventory)
Builds
Inventory records and stock flow from suppliers through the DC to stores
Domain
Logistics / Supply Chain / Retail Distribution
Required skills
Stock control, Inventory management, WMS (Blue Yonder), Audit management, Cycle counts, Discrepancy resolution, Team leadership, Root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Analytical capabilities, Problem-solving, Data accuracy focus, Fast-paced environment experience
Technologies
Blue Yonder (WMS), ERP systems
Responsibilities
Oversee stock movements and align physical inventory with WMS/ERP systems; Lead cycle count programmes and investigate discrepancies; Resolve supplier delivery issues within SLAs; Act as primary contact for WMS data integrity and reporting; Partner with warehouse ops to enforce proper stock handling; Direct, train, and develop stock control teams.
Seniority
First Line Manager, hands-on team lead