Inventory Team Leader – Warehouse Operations

As the Inventory Team Leader within a busy warehouse environment, you will be responsible for leading a team to ensure accurate stock control, efficient inventory processes, and smooth coordination between goods-in, storage, and dispatch. You’ll play a key role in maintaining inventory integrity, supporting operational targets, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of inventory operatives.
• Allocate tasks and monitor performance to meet daily operational goals.
• Conduct team briefings and support training initiatives.

Inventory Control

• Oversee daily inventory activities including cycle counts, stock takes, and adjustments.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies quickly and effectively.
• Ensure accurate data entry into warehouse management systems (WMS).

Operational Support

• Liaise with Goods-In, Picking, and Dispatch teams to ensure stock accuracy across all areas.
• Support inbound and outbound processes with inventory checks and validations.
• Monitor replenishment and location accuracy to optimize space and efficiency.

Reporting & Compliance

• Produce regular inventory reports and KPIs for management review.
• Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation and traceability.
• Ensure compliance with warehouse health & safety standards and company policies.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce errors and improve efficiency.
• Champion lean practices and contribute to warehouse improvement projects.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in a warehouse inventory or stock control role.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Working knowledge of WMS or ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Warehousing or equivalent.
• Forklift license (Counterbalance or Reach).
• Experience with lean methodologies or continuous improvement initiatives.

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 205 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.