First Line Manager – Stock Control

Job title: First Line Manager – Stock Control

Company: DHL


Job description: Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Rotational – Monday – Friday 08:00-16:00 / 15:00-23:00
Location: Birmingham – B46 1DADHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a First Line Manager – Stock Control to play a vital role coordinating our daily logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain supervisory practices and a demonstrative understanding of warehouse procedures, including storing goods and dispatching orders.WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• To plan, co-ordinate, supervise and report upon the work activities of a team, providing effective delegation, communication, leadership, motivation, training and development
• Manage daily operational functions and directly undertake such functions as required
• Ensure cycle counts are carried out to meet contractual requirements
• Daily team briefing to include customer news, site news and review of next weeks forecasts
• Recommend and where possible, implement operational process improvements

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?We’d love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don’t hesitate to apply if you don’t tick every box on this page – we’re great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• Good knowledge of warehouse functions and WMS
• Good organisation, communication and planning skills
• Good understanding of H&S requirements
• Results orientated with a can do attitude

A recognised qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be well-received.WHY CHOOSE US?As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more:

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONWe will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging:BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFEDHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.#DSCUKICF

Expected salary:

Location: Birmingham – Coleshill, Warwickshire

Job date: Sun, 15 Jun 2025 07:28:35 GMT

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