Inventory Manager - Military veterans preferred

Position: Inventory Manager
Location: Brackmills, Northampton (NN4 7BW)
Shift patterns: Monday-Friday. Day-time hours (08:00-16:00/08:30-16:30)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Join the DHL Group team in Brackmills as our next Inventory Manager to lead and manage activities and resource in relation to product inventory and integrity! If you're a detail-loving problem solver with a flair for keeping things organised, we want you! Help us streamline our inventory processes and keep our operations running smoothly in a fun, fast-paced environment. Ready to make an impact? Let's connect!

?WHAT YOU'LL DO

• To liaise with Stock and Admin team to ensure operational service levels are met and exceeded through the achievement of key KPIs for multiple site customers
• Ensure high level of inventory accuracy is maintained across every contract (including bonded stock contracts) with focus on minimising integrity errors, reduce potential stock losses and ensure accurate reporting is maintained in line with customer demands
• Lead site strategy and working practices for managing perpetual inventory to ensure integrity, an understanding of stock loss contractual liability and that risk is effectively mitigated
• Effectively deploy resources and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to meet site requirements
• Ensure adherence to key customers KPI's for inventory and mitigate any customs liability
• To ensure effective planning to allow optimum deployment of stock and admin resource to provide adequate cover
• Work in collaboration with the DHL Ops team & Bond teams to ensure standardisation for stock excellence across the multi site contracts
• To co-ordinate the stock storage solution in line with customer space requirements and provide optimised solutions
• Team management of 5 individuals

?THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous Inventory Manager experience is essential
• Experience of using Red Prairie, SAP, DMS would be desirable (training will be provided)
• Knowledge of Bond Stock would be beneficial
• Automation experience would be advantageous, but not essential
• Have strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing
• Demonstrable record of delivering against targets
• Have a strategic mindset and a passion for problem-solving
• Strong communication across all levels, including to direct your direct reports
• Keen eye to detail

?WHY JOIN US?

• Free on-site parking
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit to learn more

?WHO WE ARE

?We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

?BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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