Stock & Systems Controller

Are you an inventory professional looking to join a dynamic and growing logistics company? Are you experienced in stock control functions within a fast-paced environment? Do you pride yourself on your attention to detail? If yes, we may have the role for you!

GXO are looking for a Stock & Systems Controller (Logistics Lead) to join our B&Q site in Blyth – S81 8PU. You will be the systems subject matter expert on site, ensuring that the FLM’s are fully enabled to deliver site KPI’s.

This is a full time, permanent position, where you will be working on an ‘any 5 from 7’ shift pattern. The days and hours of work are typically Sunday to Thursday, 22:00 – 06:00. However flexibility is required, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £29,120 per annum, plus an additional 20% night shift allowance. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! Including our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Plan, co-ordinate, supervise and report upon the work activities of the warehouse operatives, enabling the FLM’s to provide effective communication, leadership, succession planning, motivation and training & development
• Process stock orders, load planning, and various stock handling duties using the Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), following the correct procedures
• Be the point of contact for any systems and stock issues, finding resolutions as a Super User
• Plan and assist the department in all stock counts and audits of inventory ensuring integrity is maintained at all times, also establishing preventative measures and best practices

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience of inventory and stock processes within a warehouse environment
• Previous experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (JDA/Red Prairie highly desirable)
• A good working knowledge of Excel, to include pivot tables and v look ups
• Effective communication, problem solving and time management skills
• Able to be a team player or work independently, with the flexibility to be 'hands on' when required

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

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.

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