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National head of stock and inventory

Oxford
Loom Talent
€55,000 a year
Posted: 10h ago
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Job Title: National Head of Stock and Inventory
Company: Leading UK FMCG Business
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 + Package
Are you a Stock & Inventory fanatic who enjoys problem solving, lean thinking, and has a background in the world of FMCG?
The Company
We're working with a UK based, market leading FMCG Business with a presence across multiple continents. The logistics NDC operation sits in Oxfordshire, and due to business growth are looking for a skilled National Head of Stock and Inventory who has a vast understanding of all things Stock / End-to-End supply chain.
This role is an on site position with the core DC's based in and around Oxfordshire.
The Role
Establish strong relationships and partner with key stakeholders such as Warehouse, Purchasing, Planning, Commercial, Customers and Finance.
Be directly responsible for management of the stock and inventories at the National Distribution Centre, Site in the North, all third-party storage, and manufacturing sites nationally.
Ensure compliance with all related food safety, legal, quality, and associated requirements of customers, and statutory bodies.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure practices, processes and systems are developed in line with business needs.
Plan the utilisation of storage capacity within and outside the business to meet changing business needs.
Deliver optimal layouts and storage patterns within the Warehouse to drive efficient use of space and timely access to stock when needed. Manage pick walk process and locations.
Ensure accurate management of physical stocks and alignment with financial and planning systems.
Expedite managements of returns and disposal of distressed stocks and the disposal process.
Support demand planning activity to ensure adequate preparation for season.
Support a culture of continuous improvement
Comply with all statutory and other requirements related to Distribution operations; and operate in a manner to ensure a safe and secure working environment is maintained.
Support the General Manager and management team to ensure growth and development of departmental members.
Implement routine reporting of performance measures to ensure key expectations are understood and delivered.
Manage capacity and storage efficiently to ensure service and efficiency levels are delivered within an agreed budget. Investigate losses and inaccuracies for comment.
Identify gaps in capability and opportunities for learning and development
Work with the wider business team and external suppliers to identify gaps in current systems and procedures; and implement improved management systems without unplanned disruption to day-to-day activities.
Maintain stock accuracy and quality in line with business and authority demands.
Actively engage in the identification and delivery of continuous improvement opportunities.
Support the Company in its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and actively participate in associated projects related to storage operation.
Ensure absence, disciplinary and performance management is applied in a fair and reasonable fashion throughout the team.
The Candidate
The successful candidate for the National Head of Stock and Inventory Manager opportunity will have the following skills and experiences:
Educated to a degree level or 10 years equivalent experience - Essential
Ideally hold a professional logistics or supply chain qualification / membership of the relevant institution - Advantageous
Food industry or FMCG experience in related roles - Essential
Familiarity with problem-solving, lean thinking and lean manufacturing techniques - Essential
Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint presentation skills - Essential
Experience within the logistics distribution and supply chain world from either a 3PL or in-house (Retail, Manufacturing etc) perspective - Essential
Be commutable to Oxfordshire - Essential.
The Salary & Benefits Package
Salary - £50,000 to £55,000
Holidays - 26 + Bank Holidays
Pension Contributions
Plus additional benefits

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