Normanton (WF6 1TL) (With travel to sites up to 25 miles)
£28,406 plus, shift allowance, 22 days holiday, pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme
About the Job
Relationships mean everything to us, and this one is particularly special, always delivering amazing quality and results for our customers. This is a fantastic opportunity to coordinate effective stock control and stock placement procedures.
We don’t just have a way of working, we have The Unipart Way. It allows everyone in our team to pursue their own personal and professional goals to a world-class level. You’ll have a key role to play in helping your team go ‘From Gate to Great’, with all the opportunities that go with it.
As Stock Team Leader, you will work as an integral member of the Stock Management Team to maintain and improve all aspects of the Normanton and external Outbase (3rd party Storage) stock integrity. Managing and controlling the risks associated with PPE, ICU, and BAU stock within the network, you will ensure robust processes are in place in a rapidly expanding network, driving world-class service to our customers through the implementation of Unipart Logistics stock excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Be responsible for the implementation of Unipart Logistics Storage and Stock Excellence principles both in the physical process and through the WMS.
* Ensure that controls are robust, deliver excellent service, and are reviewed regularly with operational teams.
* Drive the business to operational excellence by utilizing the Unipart Way Principles, tools, and techniques, ensuring all agreed SLA & KPI’s are consistently achieved.
* Coordinate and facilitate the planning and delivery of all stock count processes and stock placement projects.
* Manage the stock team operatives’ performance, absence, and holidays.
* Analyze and maintain accurate and robust daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
* Manage customer interfaces and expectations to ensure excellent customer service.
* Ensure Health, Safety, and Environment standards are maintained, and local improvement initiatives are supported.
* Work with the external Outbase supplier(s) to implement and maintain robust stock control procedures, ensuring compliance across all areas of their operation.
* Maintain and report on KPIs for the department on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
* Support the Outbase Stock Inventory manager with data requests, audit trails, and ensure KPIs are consistently achieved.
* Liaise with the Outbase supplier to identify, using Root Cause Analysis, any process failure issues, report, and remedy using project plans and investigation trackers.
* Perform audit-style checks, verification counts, and support twice-yearly counts at Outbase supplier sites as required by the business.
* Ensure a standard approach for investigations is maintained by utilizing internal tools and techniques.
* Work with the external Outbase supplier where applicable to implement, control, and manage empty location reporting, providing feedback to the Operation / Outbase supplier as required.
* Communicate at all levels on subjects across the business (internally & externally) including Finance and Demand Planning functions.
* Follow and comply with the respective H&S regulations, environmental and quality management systems on Unipart Logistics & Outbase sites.
* Be flexible with all field-based activity / Outbase supplier site visits.
* Understand Profiled PI process and the business importance.
* Inspire others by showing enthusiasm and determination to achieve required standards.
* Understand commercial issues and be aware of all SLAs in place, ensuring they are met.
About You
We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this role!
* Work well in a team and possess good leadership skills.
* An understanding of Warehouse Management Systems.
* Ability to work to targets and timescales.
* Previous experience in a stock-based role.
* Analytical with an ability to problem-solve.
* Experience of Google Sheets, Google Hangout, and Microsoft Teams.
* Experience supervising small teams or ready to take the next step.
* Experience within the health sector is an advantage.
* Full Driving License.
Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair, and provides equality of opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age, or any other current or future protected characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation, we also promote an environment which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe, and confident to be the best version of yourself and do your best work every day.
Location: Unipart House, Garsington Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2PG
Contact: Tel: 01865 778966
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