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 WH Smith site in Birmingham. Here, you’ll oversee all aspects of inventory management within the organization. This role involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring inventory levels to meet customer demands and minimize excess.

This is a full-time, permanent position where you will be working Monday to Friday, with hours to suit business needs.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £42,000.00, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also 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! 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Manage and maintain an active sku base across the fulfilment centre and support sites 

• Ensure stock integrity is maintained to the highest levels at all times 

• Review capacity forecasts and ensure appropriate staffing and equipment levels

• Monitor and ensure that all production standards and deadlines are met

• Review and plan for all known or anticipated events on a weekly, monthly, and seasonal basis to ensure that production standards are continuously met by taking appropriate and timely action

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Extensive experience in inventory management and a deep understanding of inventory processes and stock control

• Graduate level or a minimum of 5 years logistics industry experience, of which at least 2 years in line management

• Excellent people management skills with the ability to build credible and strong professional relationships at all levels 

• Be customer focused, operationally astute and experienced in achieving stretching objectives and operating to high standards 

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.