Stock and Systems Manager

Company Description Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired Job Description Reporting to the General Manager, the Stock and Systems Manager has responsibility for the management and control of our customers’ full SKU inventory, system access, associated system training, involvement in stock storage strategies and stock related reporting. This must be actioned in line with the customers contractual KPIs and SLA’s. Working hours Monday to Friday, 40 hour week. Key Duties of a Stock and Systems Manager Maintaining processes to promote stock integrity. Supporting the operations team to achieve product batch integrity Investigating all stock related discrepancies, adjusting stock levels where applicable and providing trend analysis for the same. Working closely with the operations team at all levels to drive continuous improvement in terms of stock accuracy. Ensuring processes and reporting meet both the customers’ daily needs and contractually agreed targets. Performing stock checks as per customers’ requirements, and management of any internal or external audit requests. Sponsoring training and development for the stock team. Maintaining pick and reserve location requirements to match the sales activity throughputs. Suggesting updates and changing the system as appropriate for the quality system to remain relevant. Creating and maintaining an environment that encourages employee participation and effective team working. Ensuring employees are involved in the success of the operation through continual feedback and positive communication Promoting high standards of hygiene and housekeeping and ensuring compliance to all legislative Health requirements Understanding and working within the standards required within the Quality Management System. Qualifications Experience of managing or working within a stock and process team environment. Experience of managing, supporting and motivating a team. Warehouse or supply chain background. Experience of working with luxury brands or FMCG products would be helpful. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, Excel at Intermediate or above. Drive, determination and a track record in delivering continuous improvement. Having worked directly with customers would be an advantage. Ability to deliver to tight deadlines in an organised and calm manner. Experience of working with dynamic SKU profiles, and high peak volumes. Additional Information As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include : Annual Leave– 25 days holiday plus the normal 8 bank holidays. Company Bonus– We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme. Private Medical Cover– This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa. Pension scheme –we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirementso we offer agreat contribution of 5%employee and 8% employer. Life Assurance- 4 x your annual salary. Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year. Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards. Everyday discounts- via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam #J-18808-Ljbffr