Role Overview & Specifications

About the role…

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Stock & Systems Team Manager at our site in Lichfield. Reporting to the Stock & Systems Manager, this role will appeal to a self-motivated, flexible and committed individuals that is looking to improve or establish themselves within the logistics industry.

Shift Pattern:

Rotating Day shift –

06:00am -14:00pm/ 14:00pm – 22:00

What you’ll be doing…

• Identifying trends adversely affecting the control of stock and its impact on our Customer's focus values.

• Creating appropriate solutions and recommendations to overcome these issues.

• Completing control checks within all areas of the Distribution Centre to verify operational performance and to identify / minimise risk areas of the business.

• Providing the Site management team with support, solutions, and individual training where required.

• Preparing, conducting and resolving variance investigations of Stock Counts / Uplifts, including; validating count data submitted for verification and providing / liaising with Customer audit departments.

• Dealing directly with the customer to substantiate and resolve stockholding, documentation and supplier payment issues.

• Compiling and circulating weekly and period reports detailing results and audits conducted.

• Meeting and exceeding operational KPI’s.

• Motivating and leading a team of Stock Clerks .

About you…

• Have previous experience in a distribution warehouse environment.

• PC literate with high standard of Word, Excel and Access.

• Have knowledge of Distribution systems, e.g ; Matflo

• Have a high standard of communication oral, written and presentational skills essential.

• Have the ability to work on their own initiative, prioritise their own workload, and adhere to specified deadlines.

• Have excellent team building, leadership and motivational skills.


Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best-known companies.

About Wincanton

Wincanton is an actively verified employer hiring talent across technology, engineering, and operations.

  • Headquarters: United States / United Kingdom
  • Company Size: 1,000+ employees
  • Trust Rating: 95 / 100 (Official Registry Audited)

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