Warehouse Inventory Manager
LOCATION: Hingham, Norfolk (NR9) – Office based role
DEPARTMENT: Production
SALARY: Competitive
HOURS: Full time/permanent - 37 hours per week (Mon – Thurs: 8hrs/ Fri: 5 hrs – finish early)
About the role
As Warehouse Inventory Manager you will take accountability for daily operations and performance of Mirus’ warehouse function. You will manage inventory throughout its lifecycle, lead and develop the warehouse team, and ensure the highest standards of inventory management in terms of service, accuracy, and quality within a safe environment. You will increase productivity and efficiency through continuous improvement and problem-solving efforts, ensuring robust processes are followed to support broader business goals.
Scope:
- Manage transactions and data accuracy for material movement.
- Develop and implementation of transformation plans.
- Ensure inventory accuracy and preservation of goods.
- Provide material picking to the required accuracy and rate, to support business needs.
- Provide leadership to ensure operation within a process disciplined environment.
In your role as our Warehouse Inventory Manager, you will:
- To manage all elements with the warehouse / stores function through receiving goods inspection, inventory management, picking and dispatch ensuring deliveries and receipts of goods and/or services are achieved on time and within the allocated budget.
- Develop; lead and implement transformation plans that improve processes, procedures and service levels.
- Control annual department budgets with agreed limits and business objectives.
- Create and implement robust inventory management processes, with the aim of reducing stock variances.
- Create and update SOPs / WI’s in line with changing operational demands
- Ensure material preservation by the implementation or maintenance of material storage best practice
- Ensure stock accuracies are maintained using Perpetual inventory and/or cycle counting.
- Ensure traceability of is maintained throughout the entire material process.
- Investigate and correct any issues/anomalies pertaining to inventory management.
- Produce regular monthly reports and performance metrics.
- Control the movement, storage and reconciliation of inventory, maintaining compliance with Company Operating Procedures and External Regulatory requirements and transactional accuracy on ERP system.
- Plan, co-ordinate and direct the daily work activities of the department , setting priorities and scheduling work to meet production plans and customer expectations.
- Ensure that all Non-Conforming parts are controlled and quarantined.
- Ensure high standards of health, safety, hygiene and security are maintained at all times.
- Manage and co-ordinate training and development requirements, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Keep up to date with changes to relevant laws, standards and contractual requirements.
About you
To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will bring your expertise within a Warehouse Operative capacity, a passion for problem solving, a drive for excellence and the highest of standards along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
- Experience working within and leading a Warehousing department / stock control function.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team with conflicting priorities.
- Must have IOSH or above and experience within a warehouse environment.
- Experience developing, improving and documenting procedures.
- Experience of working with ERP and MRP ordering systems.
Desirable:
- Awareness of Health and Safety and COSHH guidelines.
- Experience and knowledge of document requirements and quality accreditation within the aerospace/automotive industry.
- Experience of managing a new start up including implementing picking/stock control software on scanners in line with SOPs.
- Experience creating a flow of inventory throughout a business through correct location and picking planning.
- Forklift license and experience using and managing those who operate a variety of warehouse equipment.
Personal skills / attributes:
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- IT literate.
- Initiative to work independently with a proactive & supportive approach to Continuous Improvement.
- Microsoft Office 365 proficiency.
- Must be a reliable and conscientious, demonstrating excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- High level of personal accountability and desire to succeed.
We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join our community of passionate and exceptional people who challenge the accepted norm! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our Warehouse Inventory Manager position. Come on a journey with us and be part of making a positive and impactful difference!
Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Founded in 2015, Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd has grown rapidly to become a leading aircraft seating OEM, with operations in the UK, Malaysia and China. We seek excellence at every step, from conception to delivery and beyond.
“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way, by those who dare to challenge the accepted norm.”
Ben McGuire, Chief Executive Officer
We believe form, function, innovation, sustainability, and the best possible passenger experience are all mutual cornerstones of success when putting pen to paper on a new design and delivering to our airline customers.
Along with our proven record of delivering large and small scale OEM and airline retrofit programs to some of the biggest names in the industry, we are committed to bringing the highest quality seating and unparalleled service to our customers.
ABOUT OUR BENEFITS
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
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- Enhanced company pension. Up to 8% contribution (4% employee/ 4% employer)
- 25 days annual leave with an additional day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays
- Option to buy one week’s additional annual leave each year
- Agile working. Flexible start and finish
- Early finish on a Friday
- Full company Christmas shut down
- Training and development
- Generous family friendly benefits
- SimplyHealth (covers opticians, dental and GP)
- Events planned throughout the year
- Refer a friend scheme
- Long service award
At Mirus, we’re committed to creating a welcoming environment for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments during your interview process, please let us know.