The Lanes Group are currently recruiting for an experienced Stock Manager to join a leading logistics operation based in Coventry.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised inventory professional with strong people management skills and a proven background in stock control, warehouse operations, and logistics. You will play a key role in ensuring stock accuracy, driving operational efficiency, maintaining compliance standards, and leading a dedicated inventory team.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and coordinate daily inventory activities alongside warehouse operations.
* Lead and develop the stock team, ensuring all performance targets and KPIs are achieved.
* Oversee cycle counts, stock investigations, inventory reporting, and discrepancy resolution.
* Complete Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and 8D investigations, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
* Monitor stock accuracy and maintain inventory integrity across the operation.
* Ensure compliance with all inventory blueprints, SOPs, and company procedures.
* Manage labour allocation and workforce planning to meet operational requirements.
* Conduct interviews, onboarding, training, performance reviews, and 1-2-1 meetings.
* Produce daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports for senior management.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve processes.
* Support ISO, HMRC, SOX, HSE, and operational compliance requirements.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers.
* Promote a safe, clean, and efficient working environment.
Requirements
* Previous experience within a Stock Manager, Inventory Manager, or Warehouse Inventory Management role.
* Strong logistics, warehouse, or supply chain experience.
* Experience managing teams, performance, and operational deadlines.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills.
* Experience producing inventory and operational reports.
* Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
* SAP experience preferred.
* Understanding of SOX compliance would be advantageous.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
What We're Looking For
* Strong leadership and team management ability.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
* Ability to influence and motivate teams.
* Proactive approach to process improvement.
* Professional and customer-focused attitude.
* Career progression opportunities
* Ongoing training and development
* Stable and growing business
* Supportive management team
If you are an experienced Stock Manager looking for your next challenge within a busy logistics environment, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.
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