WarehouseInventory Manager

Job Description

A well-established and fast-paced creative production business based in Wellingborough is seeking an experienced Warehouse/Inventory Manager to lead and develop their busy stores and logistics operation.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a modern purpose-built facility overseeing the smooth running of goods-in goods-out storage and inventory control processes. You will work closely with senior operations and production teams to ensure efficiency accuracy and timely delivery of all materials supporting projects across the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse and stores operations including goods-in goods-out storage and stock control
• Plan co-ordinate and monitor warehouse team output to meet operational demands
• Manage inventory control and ensure accuracy across all stock systems
• Use and maintain an ERP system for scheduling tracking and reporting warehouse activity
• Implement and improve operational processes and procedures to increase efficiency
• Monitor and report on warehouse KPIs and performance metrics
• Lead support and develop a warehouse team including delegation and workload prioritisation
• Manage staff performance attendance conduct and development in line with company policies
• Support recruitment onboarding and training of new team members
• Drive a positive productive working environment with a focus on safety and quality
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and company standards at all times

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in warehouse or stores management within a fast-paced environment
• Strong background in inventory control and stock management systems
• Experience using ERP or production planning systems (minimum 3 years preferred)
• Confident using Excel and data reporting tools
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Ability to implement process improvements and drive operational efficiency
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving ability
• Experience managing KPIs and operational performance
• Commercial awareness and understanding of business priorities

Desirable (not essential):

• Experience within events exhibitions or production environments
• Change management experience
• Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodology knowledge

Benefits:

• salary (DOE)
• 23 days annual leave bank holidays
• Additional attendance reward days
• PRP bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Employee discount scheme
• Cash health plan and medical support
• Death in service cover

This is a great opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional looking to step into a leadership role within a creative growing and forward-thinking business.