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Managing the entire inventory process for a high volume site. Performance managing and developing a team of stock professionals

Client Details

A leading industrial retail business

Description

    • Define and implement monthly, weekly and daily inventory processes to support stock file integrity, service level and operational efficiency
    • Ensure all stock is accounted for from initial receipt, during storage and through to final delivery.
    • Ensure high standards of stock integrity and minimise stock losses, through the effective control and management of a robust perpetual inventory procedure.
    • Raise the profile of the stock control team within the operation building credibility in order to influence the operations team and the wider business
    • Lead a team of up to 20 stock control colleagues to maintain stock accuracy and control within agreed budgets
    • Ensure relevant development plans are in place for team members to support internal promotion and succession planning.
    • Provide accurate and meaningful reports to the Operational Management team to drive stock integrity and accuracy
    • Define and report upon monthly KPI's for inventory management and control
    • Take ownership for the management of DC master data such as product dimensions, pallet configuration etc. to ensure data integrity
    • Complete appropriate stock moves at required intervals to support operational efficiency and fulfilment
    • Liaise with the Supply team regarding product packaging, order quantities, carton specification etc. with the aim of optimising efficiency and minimising the risk of errors
    • Liaise with the Customer Services team on non-fulfilment of customer orders due to inventory issues, providing clear and transparent information
    • Investigate inventory issues providing immediate short term resolution and also root cause analysis and actions to resolve permanently
    • Define and implement inventory maintenance processes to make best use of physical space, reducing requirement for third party storage
    • Manage the process for all new store launches, supporting 100% availability and providing clear, accurate and timely communication to all stakeholders
    • Oversee all stock clearance activity ensuring stock exits the business in line with agreed processes and timescales
    • Ensure quick processing of all DC to DC stock transfers to ensure stock is made available in the shortest possible time
    • Report on DC adjustments providing required data for Finance and Supply
    • Work with the Loss Prevention team to address any risks of stock loss and process non-compliance
    • Influence the use of associated information systems to support stock file integrity
    • Monitor supplier compliance with Inbound processes from booking in to delivery, escalating non-compliance to the relevant Supply Managers
    • Ensure any product issue which is quality or recall is clearly communicated processed and all key stakeholders are briefed and know the required level of information.
  • Recognise exceptional requests for inventory management activity and ensure appropriate escalation and recharge to supplier/relevant department where necessary

Profile

  • Is able to form positive relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
  • Has a strong background in perfomance and process development
  • Is able to manage a team independently
  • Can oversee a large and varied stock rotation
  • Experience of Oracle or associated WMS would be an advantage

Job Offer

A salary of between £30,000 and £32,000

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