Stock Team Manager Location: Plymouth | Pay: Up to £38,000 per annum (DOE) | Hours: 45 hours per week | Days: 5 out of 7 on a rota basis (including weekends) | Contract: Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Stock Team Manager to join a leading national logistics operation near Plymouth. In this role, you'll take ownership of daily stock management - ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all stock control processes. You'll lead by example, motivating your team, promoting safe working practices, and driving performance to achieve shared goals. Key Duties: * Oversee all stock management processes, including PI count cycles, replenishment, ghost stock, and quarantine compliance to maintain accurate inventory and meet company standards. * Monitor and analyse stock performance, including date-sensitive items, stock loss, and HUB credits; escalate issues and implement improvements to reduce waste and optimise availability. * Lead and develop the stock control team, setting clear objectives, managing performance, and fostering an engaging, safe, and inclusive work environment aligned with company values and KPIs. * Ensure excellent customer service by investigating quality issues, managing customer credits, and collaborating across departments to resolve queries and maintain high satisfaction levels. * Promote safety, compliance, and continuous improvement - maintaining QHSE standards, ensuring accurate system updates, and driving process enhancements through teamwork and innovation. Requirements: * Proven experience managing large volumes of date-sensitive stock within a fast-paced warehousing or foodservice distribution environment. * Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams, manage change, and influence stakeholders across departments. * Highly organised and adaptable, able to prioritise conflicting deadlines and plan workloads effectively in a dynamic environment. * Analytical and innovative mindset, demonstrating sound judgement, problem-solving ability, and a proactive approach to driving continuous improvement. * Confident IT user with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with data and reporting systems. What We Offer: * Competitive salary up to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience). * 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. * Annual bonus and pension scheme. * Excellent career progression opportunities within a respected national business. * Staff discounts and a comprehensive benefits package. * Supportive management and a collaborative team culture. Interested? Apply now! For more information, contact Francesca Parkins at Acorn by Synergie. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.