Warehouse & Inventory Project Manager

Ref: 179346

United Kingdom

£55,000 | £450 per day

• Permanent / Contract
• Experienced Supply Chain Leader
• Strategic Inventory Management
• WMS Implementation Specialist

About the candidate

A seasoned Warehouse & Inventory Project Manager armed with a wealth of experience in managing diverse teams and complex logistics projects. This candidate has demonstrated expertise in handling major IT system upgrades, implementing Lean processes, and delivering substantial cost savings and inventory accuracy improvements in various high-profile logistical roles. Their background spans across multiple industries, including retail, manufacturing, and healthcare logistics, with a notable emphasis on warehouse design and efficiency improvements.

What makes them great?

• Led a system change project that refined production picking processes, resulting in a first-time pass rate of 98% from external audits for stock accuracy.
• Implemented a stock control system change project that realised £300k cost savings within 18 months.
• Successfully managed multiple teams across various departments to streamline operations and improve stock accuracy and pick precision through effective KPI management.

Areas of expertise

• Systems Implementation: Skilled in deploying and upgrading Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), improving logistics efficiency.
• Project Management: Prince 2 certified, with a track record of managing end-to-end supply chain processes and substantial warehouse redesign projects.
• Inventory Management: Exceptional ability in stock control, achieving up to 99% accuracy rates, and implementing robust inventory systems.