Stock Team Manager

Stock Team Manager

Salary: £34,500 per year + benefits
Location: Central Avenue, Lee Mill Industrial Estate, Ivybridge, PL21 9EW
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Make our journey your journey

At Bidfood, we know that great service starts with great stock control.

As a Stock Team Manager, you'll lead a team responsible for stock accuracy, availability and compliance, ensuring the right products are in the right place at the right time for our customers.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work closely with warehouse, transport and operational teams to improve performance, reduce stock loss and drive continuous improvement across the depot.

If you're an experienced people manager with a background in stock, inventory, warehousing or logistics, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and developing a team to deliver safe, accurate and efficient stock operations.
• Managing stock accuracy through perpetual inventory (PI) counts and stock investigations.
• Monitoring stock loss, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensuring date-sensitive stock is managed effectively to maximise availability and minimise waste.
• Investigating credits, stock discrepancies and root causes to improve processes.
• Maintaining compliance with company, quality, health, safety and environmental standards.
• Working collaboratively with warehouse, transport and operational teams to improve performance.
• Managing stock-related systems, reporting and administration to ensure accurate records.
• Coaching and developing colleagues through regular one-to-ones, objective setting and performance reviews.
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and teamwork.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in stock control, inventory management, warehousing or logistics.
• Experience leading and motivating teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence using warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach with a focus on accuracy, service and continuous improvement.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Bidfood and play a key role in helping us deliver exceptional service to our customers while developing and leading a high-performing team.

• 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.