Job Description

Company Description

Part of the Culina Group, Great Bear is the flexible, agile ambient 3PL alternative. Great Bear is a key player in ambient 3PL, and through an extensive depot network including unique state of the art facilities. 

Job Description

As the Stock Manager you will be responsible for managing and maintaining service levels for a range of clients and products/SKU’s, as well as large volumes of pallets of stock, whilst managing and developing a team. 

This is 6 month fixed term contract.

Key Duties

Managing a team of Stock Controllers

Providing a high quality customer service to all internal and external customers

Ensuring all client requirements, queries, claims and non-conformances are met in a timely manner and corrective actions are taken

Manage team development tasks

Planning, organising and conducting cyclic and annual stock counts making sure stock integrity is maintained, counts are reconciled and physical and systemic stock holdings match each period

Reporting / Management of SLT Data for all Clients

Provide KPI data and attend client review meetings

Controlling costs through managing the pallet administration functions

Producing accurate and timely departmental Key Performance Indicators

Manage client invoicing activities

Examining internal and external procedures to drive continuous improvement, amending and updating as required

Ensuring BRCGS Standards are complied with

Ensuring all Company policies and procedures are adhered to

Ensuring holidays/sickness budgets are managed

Oversee team Health and Safety

Provide ad-hoc activities to clients on instruction

Additional depot duties where reasonably required

Qualifications

Results driven

Ability to work using own initiative

Good knowledge of logistics and supply chain operations

A good communicator who adapts to and promotes change

Ability to delegate, coach and performance manage staff

A flexible approach to working duties

The ability to fit into and work in a close team environment

Ability to work in a high speed, pressurized environment

Experience of process and data analysis and problem solving

Ability to resolve issues effectively and implement sustainable solutions

Computer literate

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 – Competitive holiday entitlement 

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 retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer

Life Assurance -  4 x your annual salary

Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we 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