Inventory Control Manager

Once started as a local Dutch and Belgium logistics provider for companies in the fashion industry, we have grown into an award-winning international 3PL logistics company serving many renowned brands across various consumer goods industries. We leverage our experience and knowledge built over many years, passed from team member to team member, and expanded our activities ever since., Are you looking for a new challenge and next step in your career? We are currently looking for an Inventory Control Manager working Monday to Friday (with flexibility around peak times) to join our team in Burton Upon Trent. We are offering a salary of up to £38,584.00 depending on experience.

Main purpose of job

• Ensure the operation is managed efficiently and safely during the shift, ensuring that all targets and budgets are met in accordance with agreed SLA's with the Customer requirements.


• To support the Cluster Manager is maintaining an efficient and effective cluster inventory team.


Key tasks and responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership to Team Leaders and Champions in all aspects of the operation whilst being a positive role mode


• Manage storage capacity and plan for operational requirements against forecast and demand, assist in the management of mitigation for capacity issues with stock moves.


• Manage costs within budget and SLA agreed with the customer.


• Communicate openly, motivate and inspire, and lead a positive and engaging work environment.


• Support continuous improvement, leading and participating in working parties to involve and engage staff, with an aim to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Have full involvement in their implementation and success


• Maintain and enforce company policies and be responsible for your teams to do the same whilst managing people issues on shift.


• To Identify issues, and opportunities, analyse cause and effect, practically solve problems and implement corrective actions.


• Maintain all aspects of stock integrity and ensure ownership of activities and resolutions


• To ensure that the correct systems and mechanisms are in place to accurately record, monitor and maintain inventory levels.


• To review data and use this information to advise on strategies to reduce costs and improve procedures


• To set and meet high standards in terms of hygiene and Health and Safety, managing breaches in line with Company policy


• To set and meet stretching team KPIs to maximise profitability


• To build meaningful relationships with the Clients, ensuring Bleckmann remains their third party of choice


• To foster a positive working environment through regular communication with the team, providing feedback; encouraging ideas, developing skills, understanding concerns and celebrating success


• To carry out other duties as required by the site management team or Cluster Manager.
  
  Customer Facing experience


• Experience of operating in a similar role together with proven track record of managing people in line with Company ER Policies and Procedures.


• Experienced in Health & Safety requirements, ILM Certificate in Leadership & Management, Level 3, (desirable)


• Computer literate, experience of WMS systems and MS Office packages including a firm understanding and strong use of Excel., Understands our business, our market and how we operate within it. Is aware of how our teams work together to achieve business targets. Curious to know and build their understanding of the business.


• Keeping up to date with external development relevant to their role. Brings fresh thinking and new ideas to drive individual & team performance.


• Uses knowledge & judgement to make decisions. Understands the impact of their decisions and knows when to check or consult with others. Takes ownership of their decisions and sees things through.


• Consistently delivers core processes while looking for opportunities to improve.


• Demonstrates attention to detail and concern for accuracy.


• Able to clearly communicate and engage effectively with others across all levels and has credibility in their delivery. Is a role model for the values and leads by example. Sought out by others for views and opinions and is able to provide clear direction whilst driving continuous improvement.


• Adapts style to suit their audience to gain buy-in. Ability to influence within team/peer group & upwards to senior leadership. Knows & engages/seeks out relevant internal contacts.


• Able to clearly describe personal career aspirations. Takes accountability for driving their own development, seeking support appropriately and owning a clear development plan.


Agilities

Change Mindset - You embrace change, understands the rationale for change and are confident working in a changing environment. You display a positive can - do attitude.
Operational Focus - You consistently deliver core processes while looking for opportunities to improve. You demonstrate attention to detail and concern for accuracy.
Personal Development - You can clearly describe your personal career aspirations. You take accountability for your own development though a clear development plan. You demonstrate a desire to learn new skills.
Strategic Thinking - You understand the organisations goals and how you contribute towards achieving them.
Influence - You influence your work and colleagues in a positive and constructive way.
Inspirational Leadership - You engage with others and have a respectful way of communicating.

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