Senior Stock and Systems Manager

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Job Description

This is a senior role responsible for stock and systems across The WEB, Rockingham. The role is responsible for leading the stock and systems teams and function, and providing a full service to the operational teams to ensure that the site runs at an optimal level..

The Senior Stock and Systems Manager will work with operational & support teams across site, leading the start up of new business as well as the BAU for our existing customers on site.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Leadership of the Stock and Systems team - two direct reports with teams below.
• Management and planning of Inventory to ensure that the systems operation runs efficiently and smooth.
• Creation of systems driven management reports and reports writing within the WMS, Manhatten 2020 and Manhatten Scale.
• Ensure daily, weekly, monthly housekeeping routines are completed in line with company and customer expectations
• Work with Capacity and Planning Manager to advise on slotting and layout decisions, this ensuring that site is optimised correctly to drive productivity
• Lead external audits, be point of contact for all audits relating to stock
• Ensure daily PI cycle counts are completed with 100% PI checks complete in line with agreed cyclical count process
• Identify and drive areas for operational improvement, liaising with on-site operational teams in driving focus areas
• Manage overall site stockholding for all customers
• Automated site covering multiple customers, included bonded items
• Maintenance of the Warehouse Management System to retain high levels of service.
• Management of the sites and the networks systems housekeeping, liability, and integrity.
• Management of teams across different departments, to make sure the correct skill and knowledge are in place.
• To identify possible problems and seek suitable solutions that are both cost-effective and timely.
• Design and implement re-engineering projects without effecting store availability.
• Advise management of problems and shutdowns which may affect operational performance.
• Control the site stock levels and manage the site occupancy across all contracts.
• Manage and control the flow of stock into outside storage, if / when required.
• Make sure the network stock listing is controlled and the right stock is transferred around the network.
• Work with the customer on network and site projects, new system platforms, changes to existing platforms.
• Coach and promote CI within your team and site.
• Collating and providing statistical system information in several formats to meet the business needs.
• Maintenance of warehouse layout and pick-face layout to ensure most efficient processes are being followed.
• Weekly and monthly presentations to client and regular presentation and information sharing with senior internal stakeholders.

Experience Required:

• Must have a proven track record of demonstrating operational leadership within a demanding environment
• Experience of Manhattan 2020 and Scale is essential.
• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Will have excellent team building, leadership, and motivational skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate and influence in an open and honest manner with colleagues at all levels.
• Must be able to demonstrate the commitment, enthusiasm, and flexibility to change management and influence site culture.
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills.

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton's deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.