Job Req Number:  105970
Time Type: Full Time

Inventory  Team Lead
Mercia Park Unit 6. 
Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm

At DSV we're building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity — and we’re looking for new talent to join us. The successful candidate will be responsible for the inventory control system, maintaining product data, rectifying miscalculations, reviewing and analysing the result of operations, reporting findings to management and making recommendations for improvement as necessary.

What will you be doing?

•    Lead and facilitate Inventory Team
•    Conduct daily briefs to ensure all stock controllers have specific tasks.
•    Ensure all stock functions are carried out daily.
•    Carry out return to work and one-to-one meetings. 
•    Be the WMS specialist in the Inventory Team and train new starters in WMS functions.
•    Investigating problems and analysing route causes.
•    Daily cycle counting as per PI schedule and customer requirements.
•    Daily putaway and outbound checks to ensure operation is following correct processes.
•    Liaising with Operations team on warehouse queries including nil picks and stock discrepancies.
•    Daily empty location checks.
•    Fixed pick-face set up as and when required, ensuring all system data is correct
•    Training the operation on inventory functions and new WMS processes as required.
•    Carrying out consolidation to ensure DC is always at maximum efficiency. 
•    Carry out adjustments as requested by supervisor / customer.
•    Populate error logs with any discrepancies found during the check process and escalate to stock supervisor. 
•    General Operations support when requested.

About You

•    Minimum of GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent) with good verbal and written English 
•    Previous experience of working within a warehouse environment 
•    Understanding of basic health and safety principles
•    Use own initiative to pro-actively suggest improvements in procedures.
•    Able to plan and manage own time effectively

What can we offer you?

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.

In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:
Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars
Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.
LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and criminal record checks.

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand. 

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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