Inventory Manager

Are you a proven leader who thrives in a warehouse environment? Does motivating and developing a team come naturally to you? Would you like to put this experience to use with an ambitious and growing operation at the forefront of their industry? Let us entertain your ambition!

GXO are looking for an Inventory Manager to join The Entertainer site in Banbury. Here you’ll be responsible for managing our customers’ stock to an agreed accuracy figure and leading your team to achieve business goals: through focussing on continuous improvement and promoting a team-based culture.                     

This is a full time, permanent position, where you’ll be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The day shift starts at 07:00 and the afternoon shift at 15:30. There is some flexibility in your working hours. However, you will be required to be visible on both shifts within the working day.

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £44,000 per annum, you’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. There’s also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Manage inventory operations, maintain the integrity of the stock and achieve and exceed KPI expectations
• Lead the inventory teams activities to achieve business goals through focusing on continuous improvement and promoting a team-based culture
• Liaise between senior management and operational colleagues to ensure a complete and exceptional service is provided
• Manage the customers stock to an agreed accuracy figure, creating reports and attending customer meetings

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A proven track record in inventory management, with an in-depth knowledge of inventory processes
• Experience of delivering stock strategy projects within a fast-moving environment
• Demonstrable experience of using WMS systems, DLX would be advantageous
• Adaptability when working in a rapidly changing and fast-paced environment with excellent planning skills
• The ability to take responsibility and demonstrate commitment by leading by example

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

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