Inventory First Line Manager

Do you thrive on improving stock accuracy and system performance? Are you a confident leader who can develop and motivate a team? Do you enjoy solving problems and making tangible improvements to operations?

Here at GXO, we're seeking an Inventory First Line Manager to join our Abercrombie & Fitch contract based in Rushden
. You'll lead the inventory function and oversee the Warehouse Management System (WMS), ensuring stock accuracy, system integrity, and operational efficiency. You'll play a key role in driving continuous improvement while leading and developing your team in a fast‑paced environment.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You will work Sunday to Thursday, 14:00 till 22:00
.

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £30,000 per annum and 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays). 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 My Benefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

• Managing inventory operations, including cycle counts (PI), stock accuracy, and system integrity
• Leading and developing a team, providing feedback, training, and performance support
• Monitoring WMS performance and identifying/reporting any stock or system issues
• Planning labour, shifts, and workloads to meet operational demand and budget
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and resolving inventory discrepancies

• Proven experience leading teams within a warehouse or logistics environment
• Strong knowledge of stock control processes and inventory management
• Good understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (Blue Yonder)
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• A proactive, detail-focused individual with strong problem-solving skills

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.