Warehouse Inventory Manager

Position: Warehouse Inventory Manager
Location: Stanford-le-Hope, Essex
Salary: £40,000 – £46,000+ Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (rotating shifts between 6am and 10pm)

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a global logistics leader for an experienced Warehouse Inventory Manager to join their growing UK operation in Stanford-le-Hope. This is a key on-site role at a multi-user logistics facility, responsible for leading a small inventory team and acting as the operational link between internal systems and client-facing stock control.

The Role

This is not just about stock accuracy-it’s about driving accountability, solving problems, and being a key bridge between customer expectations and system performance. You’ll lead a team of three inventory support staff, ensuring seamless communication, timely investigations, and efficient stock control processes.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Managing a team of 3 Inventory Support staff, including scheduling, absence management, and performance oversight
• Overseeing inventory control across a 13-user site, with no night shifts
• Leading root cause analysis for discrepancies and process failures
• Acting as the key escalation point for customer inventory issues and service-level concerns
• Managing interface message monitoring and resolution between systems
• Driving process improvement initiatives and SOP development
• Responding to and resolving customer investigations and complaints
• Generating internal and client-facing reports on inventory performance

Working Hours & Shifts

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Rotating 3-week shift pattern:
• Week 1: Early (start 6am)
• Week 2: Middle
• Week 3: Late (latest finish 10pm)
• No night shifts
• Half-hour unpaid lunch break daily

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an inventory management or control role
• Strong background in customer-facing stock control, investigations, and issue resolution
• Confident leading a small team and managing day-to-day operations
• Excellent communication skills and relationship-building abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and warehouse management systems
• Skilled in process improvement, root cause analysis, and data interpretation
• Experience monitoring system interface messages and ensuring data accuracy

Why Join?
This is an opportunity to take ownership in a pivotal role within a fast-paced, international logistics environment-backed by a company with global scale and ambitious growth plans. You’ll be joining a team that values accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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