Stock and Systems Manager

Are you an experienced leader in warehouse systems, stock, and data management who can drive inventory accuracy, system integrity, and operational excellence across operations?

Do you have the capability to lead cross-functional teams, manage warehouse management systems and automation, and use data-driven insights to improve performance, customer service, and continuous improvement in a complex logistics environment? If so, join us as our Stock and Systems Manager!

As our Stock and Systems Manager you will play a pivotal role to further develop the successful relationship between GXO and our customer Heinz, by enhancing the service offering across a dual site operation. An integral player in the wider senior management team reporting directly into the Planning Operations Manager where culture, well-being and Operational excellence are paramount., * Lead and manage a team of 17 colleagues across stocks and systems, operating across two sites and supporting both repack and warehouse operations

• Ensure inventory accuracy and stock integrity through effective management of perpetual inventory, cyclical counts, stocktakes, and WMS platforms (SAP, EWM, Manhattan)
• Drive system performance and data-led decision making through reporting, analytics, forecasting, and maintaining system housekeeping, including managing downtime and operational disruption
• Oversee compliance and quality standards, including HACCP, SOIL accreditation, sampling processes, and full stock traceability across site and network operations
• Manage operational efficiency and customer service through stock flow optimisation, automation outage management, cross-site coordination, continuous improvement initiatives, and regular customer reporting and engagement

• Proven experience in a similar role, with strong leadership, team-building, and motivational skills to drive high performance
• Excellent communication and influencing ability, engaging with stakeholders at all levels in an open and transparent manner
• Demonstrated commitment to change management, with the flexibility and enthusiasm to positively influence site culture
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decision-making
• Experience with WMS systems (SAP Globe and Manhattan are highly advantageous!)

This is a full time, permanent opportunity with contracted hours of 40 per week. Core hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 am to 16.00 pm (but for business needs, we require full flexibility for any 5 days out of 7).

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £38,026.00 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, life assurance and access to our benefits platform, including retail discounts

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.