Inventory Manager (RVacs1793)
hace 2 días
Uxbridge
Inventory Manager We are looking for an experienced Inventory Manager to take ownership of warehouse inventory operations and drive measurable improvements across performance, accuracy, and efficiency. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will optimise processes, improve stock control, and lead a team to deliver consistently high operational standards. The Role You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of warehouse operations, ensuring goods are handled accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry standards. Key focus areas include: • Full oversight of goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch, • Maintaining high levels of inventory accuracy and stock integrity, • Improving warehouse layout, workflow, and space utilisation, • Driving on-time and accurate order fulfilment, • Implementing continuous improvement initiatives across all operations What You Will Be Doing Operational Management • Manage daily warehouse activity across all functions, • Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and service levels are consistently met, • Optimise workflow, layout, and storage strategies Continuous Improvement • Identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements, • Introduce Lean / 5S principles and best practice standards, • Reduce errors, waste, and unnecessary movement, • Improve KPIs including picking speed, accuracy, and dispatch times Inventory & Systems • Improve stock accuracy through structured cycle counting, • Use WMS/ERP systems to track performance and drive improvements, • Implement barcode scanning and system enhancements where needed Team Leadership • Lead, develop, and motivate warehouse teams, • Introduce KPI tracking and performance management, • Build a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement, • Manage staffing levels and shift planning Performance & Cost Control • Improve productivity while reducing inefficiencies and overtime, • Use data to plan labour and improve operational performance, • Report on KPIs and improvement outcomes Compliance & Safety • Maintain high standards of health & safety, • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and operational procedures, • Manage incidents, issues, and corrective actions What We Are Looking For • Someone who challenges inefficient processes and fixes them, • A leader who takes ownership and delivers results, • Strong focus on data, performance, and continuous improvement, • Ability to lead from the front and develop a high-performing team, • Evidence of delivering measurable operational improvements Experience Required • Proven experience in warehouse or inventory management roles, • Strong understanding of warehouse layout and stock control, • Experience with WMS/ERP systems and barcode scanning, • Track record of implementing process improvements, • Experience leading teams and improving performance through KPIs, • Knowledge of Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies, • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, • Confident communication skills, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Desirable: • Lean / Six Sigma training What’s On Offer • Competitive salary, • Pension and life assurance, • Employee support programme, • Ongoing training and development, • Long-term career progression opportunities If you are someone who can take ownership, improve systems, and deliver measurable results within a warehouse environment, this role will give you the platform to do it.