Inventory Team Lead

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Brackmills, Northampton

Mon‑Fri 08:00‑16:00

We're currently recruiting for a Team Leader, Inventory to join our Brackmills operation.

• Leading and coordinating the daily activities of Inventory Controllers
• Monitoring workload priorities and ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Conducting and supporting perpetual inventory (PI) counts, recounts, stock investigations, and warehouse stock queries
• Acting as the first point of contact for complex stock discrepancies and client claims
• Reviewing stock adjustments, locked inventory, nil picks, and investigation outcomes
• Supporting warehouse teams with stock‑related issues and operational queries
• Ensuring investigation standards, documentation, and evidence gathering processes are consistently followed
• Providing coaching, guidance, and training support to team members
• Assisting with audits, wall‑to‑wall counts, traceability exercises, and recall activities
• Identifying and escalating process improvement opportunities
• Supporting supervisory responsibilities during periods of absence

• Strong background in inventory control, stock accuracy, and warehouse inventory processes
• Experience conducting stock investigations and root cause analysis
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams in an operational environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), such as Cargo Write or Red Prairie
• High attention to detail with a methodical approach to problem‑solving

• Previous Team Leader or supervisory experience within inventory or stock control
• Experience managing customer claims and operational escalations
• Experience delivering training and coaching to colleagues
• MHE licences (advantageous but not essential)

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced annual leave that increases with service
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for ultra‑low emission vehicles
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to the WeCare wellbeing platform, including GP services for you and your dependents
• Life Works employee discounts and cashback programme
• Life Insurance and probate support services

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.