Inventory Lead - Cork

• Oversee daily Inventory Control operations and ensure all key tasks are completed per business requirements.
• Management of Inventory Operatives, including monitoring and control of overtime, absences, performance, recruitment etc. within established limits.
• Conduct regular coaching and counselling with Inventory employees towards the overall objective of meeting or exceeding jointly established performance goals and related activities.
• Investigate stock variances and provide root cause analysis to the Inventory Manager.
• Develop corrective actions for variances alongside the Inventory Manager and liaise with Operations Management for implementation and tracking.
• Maintain, implement, and update Standard Operating Procedures for all Inventory processes.
• Monitor performance of the Inventory team and individuals through agreed metrics and take action to improve performance when required.
• Review and enhance inventory processes to ensure productivity and efficiency.
• Work closely with all departments regarding all aspects affecting inventory accuracy and adjustments.
• Lead and participate in ad-hoc Inventory projects as required.
• Support the day-to-day management of the DCI function, ensuring all processes are completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Ensure DCI team training and development plans are completed within agreed timelines.
• Monitor DCI performance metrics and put improvement measures in place when necessary.
• Track the root cause of DCI-related issues and work with Inventory and Operations Management to implement corrective actions.
• Cross-functionally with all impacted departments to ensure accuracy of DCI-related adjustments and processes.

• 3+ years' experience in inventory control in food distribution.
• Supervisory experience.
• Fully flexible in relation to start and finish times to meet the needs of the business.
• Experience in change management and continuous improvement.
• Efficient communication and leading skills, with experience in building and developing teams.
• Excellent IT skills and numeracy skill with ability to analyse and interpret data quickly and accurately.
• Natural appetite for identifying, investigating and resolving issues. Proven problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to develop and manage KPIs.
• Ability to apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.
• Capable of working collaboratively with peers and colleagues from other departments on a daily basis.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Qualification or certification in a related discipline advantageous.

• Understanding your customers - acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed.
• Flexibility & adaptability - demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives.
• Building effective relationships- candidate is a role model for maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player.
• Communication & listening - exceptional communication skills - writes and speaks clearly in a variety of communication settings and style.
• Successfully delivers messages to all levels of the business and stakeholders achieving the desired effect.

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