DSV - Global Transport and Logistics
Inventory Team Lead
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Job Req Number: 121589
Time Type: Full Time
Team Leader, Inventory
Brackmills, Northampton
Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00
We're currently recruiting for a Team Leader, Inventory to join our Brackmills operation.
As Team Leader, Inventory, you will play a key role in the day-to-day execution of inventory activities across the warehouse operation. Leading a team of Inventory Controllers, you'll ensure stock accuracy, drive investigation standards, and support the resolution of stock discrepancies and customer queries.
This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with strong inventory control experience who enjoys coaching others, problem-solving, and maintaining high operational standards in a fast-paced environment.
What will you be doing?
- Leading and coordinating the daily activities of Inventory Controllers
- Monitoring workload priorities and ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time
- Conducting and supporting perpetual inventory (PI) counts, recounts, stock investigations, and warehouse stock queries
- Acting as the first point of contact for complex stock discrepancies and client claims
- Reviewing stock adjustments, locked inventory, nil picks, and investigation outcomes
- Supporting warehouse teams with stock-related issues and operational queries
- Ensuring investigation standards, documentation, and evidence gathering processes are consistently followed
- Providing coaching, guidance, and training support to team members
- Assisting with audits, wall-to-wall counts, traceability exercises, and recall activities
- Identifying and escalating process improvement opportunities
- Supporting supervisory responsibilities during periods of absence
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About You
- Strong background in inventory control, stock accuracy, and warehouse inventory processes
- Experience conducting stock investigations and root cause analysis
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams in an operational environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), such as CargoWrite or RedPrairie
- High attention to detail with a methodical approach to problem-solving
Desirable
- Previous Team Leader or supervisory experience within inventory or stock control
- Experience managing customer claims and operational escalations
- Experience delivering training and coaching to colleagues
- MHE licences (advantageous but not essential)
Why Join DSV?
At DSV, you'll be part of a global business that values ambition, collaboration, and continuous improvement. In return, we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced annual leave that increases with service
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for ultra-low emission vehicles
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to the WeCare wellbeing platform, including GP services for you and your dependents
- LifeWorks employee discounts and cashback programme
- Life Insurance and probate support services
Our Values
At DSV, we believe in Winning as One. We foster a culture built on respect, accountability, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking, creating an environment where our people can thrive and succeed.
Ready to Apply?
If you're an experienced inventory professional with leadership skills and a passion for operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up to date CV and help us keep the world moving.
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Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and criminal record checks.
We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.
DSV – Global transport and logistics
Working at DSV means playing in a different league.
As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.
With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.
At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.
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