Stock Team Manager

Description

Stock Team Manager

Location: Plymouth Pay: Up to 38,000 per annum (DOE) Hours: 45 hours per week Days: 5 out of 7 on a rota basis (including weekends) Contract: Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Stock Team Manager to join a leading national logistics operation near Plymouth. In this role, you'll take ownership of daily stock management – ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all stock control processes. You'll lead by example, motivating your team, promoting safe working practices, and driving performance to achieve shared goals.

Key Duties:

Oversee all stock management processes, including PI count cycles, replenishment, ghost stock, and quarantine compliance to maintain accurate inventory and meet company standards.

Monitor and analyse stock performance, including date–sensitive items, stock loss, and HUB credits; escalate issues and implement improvements to reduce waste and optimise availability.

Lead and develop the stock control team, setting clear objectives, managing performance, and fostering an engaging, safe, and inclusive work environment aligned with company values and KPIs.

Ensure excellent customer service by investigating quality issues, managing customer credits, and collaborating across departments to resolve queries and maintain high satisfaction levels.

Promote safety, compliance, and continuous improvement – maintaining QHSE standards, ensuring accurate system updates, and driving process enhancements through teamwork and innovation.

Requirements:

Proven experience managing large volumes of date–sensitive stock within a fast–paced warehousing or foodservice distribution environment.

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams, manage change, and influence stakeholders across departments.

Highly organised and adaptable, able to prioritise conflicting deadlines and plan workloads effectively in a dynamic environment.

Analytical and innovative mindset, demonstrating sound judgement, problem–solving ability, and a proactive approach to driving continuous improvement.

Confident IT user with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with data and reporting systems.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary up to 38,000 per annum (depending on experience).

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.

Annual bonus and pension scheme.

Excellent career progression opportunities within a respected national business.

Staff discounts and a comprehensive benefits package.

Supportive management and a collaborative team culture.

Interested?

Apply now! For more information, contact Francesca Parkins at Acorn by Synergie.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Ad ID: 5417542105