Job Description
Derby, Derbyshire
The Company
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
We are now looking for a Site Inventory Manager to join our team in Findern, Derby on a permanent, full-time basis working Monday to Friday, 7.00am – 3.30pm.
The Benefits
- Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Discount schemes including E-vouchers and gift cards, gym membership as well as a recognition platform
- Critical Illness Cover
- Tailored development and career opportunities
- Company sick pay
- Employee Wellness initiatives – WeCare - includes 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more
This is a superb opportunity for a proven inventory manager with experience of using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) such as Scale and SAP to join us as we become the world’s preferred logistics provider.
With a passion for producing improved, creative ways of working, we champion innovation and are rapidly developing an international reputation for the efficiency and quality of our services.
By joining us, you will be enhancing your professional experience and knowledge and playing a critical role in the success of our operations.
The Role
As the Site Inventory Manager, you will drive inventory management strategies at our Derby site, ensuring best practice is followed across multiple contracts.
Taking responsibility for the efficient operation of our warehouse, you will ensure our inventory systems (WMS) and processes meet the needs of our business and customers.
Using information from customer forecasts, you will make sure our warehouse is adequately stocked, with products in the optimal position to maximise efficiency.
About You
To be considered as a Site Inventory Manager, you will need:
- Inventory management experience
- Experience of using Warehouse Management Systems, preferably Scale and SAP
- Experience with continuous improvement and in the use of lean Six Sigma tools and methodology
- Excellent customer management skills
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills
You will also need to be flexible to travel to other sites when necessary.
Other organisations may call this role Inventory Manager, Warehouse Manager, Stores Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, or Inventory and Fulfilment Manager.
Webrecruit and Yusen Logistics are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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