Stock Team Manager

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country. 

Play an important part in our journey 

As Stock Team Manage, you’ll be responsible for managing and overseeing the inventory and stock processes within our warehouse, ensuring smooth operations, high levels of accuracy, and the effective management of a dedicated team at our new Worcester depot and most importantly… the people! You’ll really ‘get’ the value in recognizing good work in the team and making sure they are motivated will be your priority! You’ll lead the team putting safety at the forefront and working towards shared goals of delivering the best service!  

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Management: Manage and supervise the stock team, delegating daily tasks and ensuring they are completed effectively and efficiently. Provide training and guidance to team members, set performance goals, and monitor performance to ensure high standards.
• Health and Safety: Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, promoting a safe working environment for all team members.
• Budget Management: Support the management of the stock budget, optimizing procurement, minimizing waste, and ensuring cost-effective practices.
• Stock Location Management: Manage the locations where stock is stored and ensure the system is updated accordingly.
• Cycle Count Investigation: Investigate and correct the results of all cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory levels.
• Stock Queries Resolution: Address stock queries efficiently and promptly to support achieving the customer service levels of the Warehouse Team.
• Cycle Count Checks: Perform cycle count checks to ensure stock accuracy.
• System Integrity: Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Control Measures: Manage control measures to track mistakes, inaccuracies, and discrepancies, ensuring they are recorded and signed off.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure that all Health & Safety policies and procedures are fully maintained and followed.
• General Housekeeping: Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements:

• Proven experience of stock management in a logistics or warehouse environment.
• Proven experience managing a team and overseeing daily operations.
• PC literate with excellent Excel skills (preferable).
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of stock management systems and Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Keen eye for detail; accuracy and quality are as important as speed in this role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) is preferred, but full training will be provided.

The essentials 

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).

• A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).

• Life cover that you can increase.

• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.

• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras  

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.

• Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
• A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
• Life cover that you can increase.
• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
• Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
• Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.