Description About the Role: We are recruiting a Stock Manager, at our site in Lichfield (Fradley Park), reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager. You will be responsible for the integrity of the stock holding within the warehouse. You will be required to be dynamic and detailed with a change embracing attitude to support the evolving business of the customer, working in line with our Wincanton values. Working hours are 08:00 - 16:00 with flexibility required to support 24/7 shift pattern also. How will you contribute? • Identifying trends adversely affecting the control of stock and its impact on our customer’s focus values. • Creating appropriate solutions and recommendations to overcome these issues. • Completing control checks within all areas of the Distribution Centre to verify operational performance and to identify / minimise risk areas of the business. • Providing the Site management team with support, solutions, and individual training where required. • Dealing directly with the customer to substantiate and resolve stockholding, documentation and supplier payment issues. • Compiling and circulating weekly and period reports detailing results and audits conducted. • Meeting and exceeding operational KPI's. • Motivating and leading a team of Stock Team Managers. • Learning and development of your team to ensure that a knowledge sharing culture is created and is ongoing. • Ability to articulate stock reports and issues and solutions to senior managers and customer within the contract. What will you bring? • Have previous experience in a distribution warehouse environment. • Proactive and self-starting individual. • PC literate with advanced excel skills and medium to high word and Access skills. • Have knowledge of Distribution Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) systems, e.g; Matflo • Have a high standard of communication; oral, written and presentational skills essential. • Have the ability to work on their own initiative, prioritise their own workload, and adhere to specified deadlines. • Have excellent team building, leadership and motivational skills. • Ability to forge strong relationships with the operational teams. What do we offer? Our Culture & Benefits In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more. Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling, in a dynamic working environment. Be a part of our values; We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared. Our Commitment We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application. Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce