Inventory and Merchandising Manager

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Pay: RCS K
Position: Stock & Admin Manager
Location: Northampton, Swan Valley (NN4 9BD)
Work Pattern: Monday-Friday. Day time hours
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Stock & Admin Manager to play a vital role coordinating our daily logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain supervisory practices and a demonstrative understanding of warehouse procedures, including stock management, data analysis and stakeholder management.
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WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• Lead the 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
• To support site Stock and Admin teams to deal with the effective deployment of stock and resolution of issues.
• To lead and manage Site Stock & Admin activities in relation to planning, training, continuous improvement and quality
• Lead and support in driving a continuous improvement culture within the operation
• Accountable for producing and implementing contingency plans
• Effectively deploy resources and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to meet customer requirements in line with ETQ processes
• Work in collaboration with other DHL sites to maximise efficiencies and best practice
• Build trusted relationships with internal customers / colleagues

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Previous experience in a Stock Management or similar role (essential)
• Experience within a busy, fast-paced warehousing or transport environment (desirable)
• Experience managing and leading a team of 20-30 Stock & Admin Clerks
• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills at all levels
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and numerical capability
• Project management and problem-solving experience (desirable)
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft applications; experience with JDA systems is desirable
• Willingness to work in a multi-temperature environment (Ambient, Chill, Freezer)
• Proven experience managing 2,200-3,500 SKUs

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 33 days annual leave
• 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 https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain 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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing. 13th April . Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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