Summary and purpose of position:
To manage the successful in/outbound compliance of stock across all warehouses, working with the operational management to lead Warehouse Management Processes and compliance, supporting Quality Checks and system audits to report stock accuracy routinely. Active investigation into non-conformance of stock maintenance and control.
About us:
Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. With over 20,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and an 8,500 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We are "Great people delivering sustainable supply chain value".
The opportunity will playing a crucial role in being a part of our EDF contract, which supports the warehousing solutions for the HPC Nuclear Build (Hinkley Point C) in Bridgwater. The first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes.
Why Wincanton?
* Salary £35-38,000 (PA, DOE)
* Monday – Friday, office hours
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
* Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
* Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills; your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too
* Cycle 2 Work Scheme
* Holiday Trading
* Healthcare Cash plan
* Dental Cash plan
* Pension Accident Insurance
* Payroll Giving
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Online GP Access
* Hospital Plan
* Death in Service Benefit
* Retirement Courses
* 50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships
* Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice
Duties and responsibilities:
* Deputise for the Stock and Systems Manager during periods of absence, leading and supervising the Stock and Systems team to ensure smooth daily operations.
* Collaborate with warehouse, operations, and customer teams to enhance stock control processes and drive operational improvements.
* Support the development of stock and systems functions across the contract, ensuring processes, practices, and procedures meet compliance with Licence Conditions.
* Train and develop team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
* Work closely with the C&M team to ensure equipment care and maintenance is effectively managed throughout its storage lifecycle, with proactive reporting and schedule updates.
* Oversee the use and maintenance of the Warehouse Management System (WMS), ensuring data accuracy and generating reports on stock performance, trends, and discrepancies.
* Deliver departmental KPIs in line with contractual obligations, maintaining high standards of quality and service.
* Coordinate cycle counting activities, analyse results to identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
* Communicate system issues in line with escalation procedures and support system upgrades, process improvements, and new implementations.
* Maintain accurate inventory records, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to ensure stock integrity
Experience, Skills, and Attributes:
* Proven experience in stock control, inventory management, or warehouse systems.
* Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
* Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)—ideally Manhattan 2017—and Microsoft Excel.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced logistics environment.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* CITB MAPS
Our Values:
Individuals are expected to model Wincanton's values in all they do:
Our partnered values, code of conduct & commitments:
Our Commitment:
Our people are our most important asset and as such we are con stantly expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional skills and career opportunities. 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.
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported, and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud our colleagues represent us and our successes.
Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future potential talent joining us. Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce