Network Inventory & Admin Manager

Foodservicelogistics; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking an experienced leader to oversee administrative and inventory operations across its Coventry and Hemel sites. Responsibilities include managing teams, optimizing processes, ensuring efficient operations, and developing talent. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and expertise in WMS and UKG systems. This role promotes a proactive approach to resource management and aims to enhance efficiency across all administrative functions.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience with managing teams.
• Strong organisational skills to handle multitasking demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the admin and inventory teams.
• Develop and implement administrative procedures for efficiency.
• Oversee office management and resource allocation.

Skills

Proven leadership experience

Strong organisational skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of WMS and UKG

Job description

2 days a week in Hemel / 3 days a week in Coventry

Job Overview

An experienced and highly organised individual with the capability to drive change. This leadership role will be responsible for overseeing a demonstrable, efficient and effective functioning of administrative operations and inventory management across the organisation. You will manage and coordinate various support functions, optimise processes, and ensure that all administrative duties are well executed. You will be required to be proactive and able to develop the team, promoting those who are wanting to develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the admin and inventory teams providing guidance, support, and performance management.
• Develop and implement administrative policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure operational efficiency and meets statutory and IMS guidelines.
• Oversee office management and draw up a plan as to how Coventry and Hemel should be structured.
• Coordinate and streamline internal communication and workflow processes to enhance productivity, focus on the utilisation of blue yonder, UKG and Microlise, where applicable move away from spreadsheets.
• Oversee stock holding and inventory management to align with Starbucks stock position, date life rotation and efficient warehouse utilisation.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Monitor budget for administrative functions and recommend cost‑saving measures where appropriate.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal departments and external stakeholders, ensuring constructive interactions.
• Continuously evaluate and improve administrative systems, tools, and technologies to optimise workflows demonstrated through dashboards.
• Ensuring that all consumables are sourced through approved channels and utilised effectively.

Key Requirements

• Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and developing talent.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the WMS system and UKG.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.