Lead Stores Person
Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Our client is a growing manufacturing business supplying high-quality engineered equipment. They are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Stores Person to join their Operations team on a permanent basis.
About the Role Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead the stores function and play a key role in ensuring inventory accuracy, efficient material flow, and the achievement of ‘On Time In Full’ (OTIF) targets. This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for driving process improvements in a high-volume, multi-SKU environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead day-to-day receiving, inventory control, and order picking operations
* Maintain high levels of stock accuracy through cycle counts and discrepancy resolution
* Oversee goods-in QC and resolve quality, quantity, and documentation issues
* Manage production tooling, kanban systems, and replenishment processes
* Ensure ERP system integrity (stock levels, locations, BOMs)
* Liaise closely with Operations, Sales, Procurement, and Project teams
* Champion 5S standards and continuous improvement initiatives
* Support demand forecasting and MRP processes
Requirements
* Proven experience in a senior Stores, Inventory Control, or Warehouse Supervisory role
* Strong ERP system knowledge and advanced MS Excel skills
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOQs, and BOMs
* Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and leadership skills
* Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is highly desirable
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary up to £45,000
About the Role Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead the stores function and play a key role in ensuring inventory accuracy, efficient material flow, and the achievement of ‘On Time In Full’ (OTIF) targets. This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for driving process improvements in a high-volume, multi-SKU environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead day-to-day receiving, inventory control, and order picking operations
* Maintain high levels of stock accuracy through cycle counts and discrepancy resolution
* Oversee goods-in QC and resolve quality, quantity, and documentation issues
* Manage production tooling, kanban systems, and replenishment processes
* Ensure ERP system integrity (stock levels, locations, BOMs)
* Liaise closely with Operations, Sales, Procurement, and Project teams
* Champion 5S standards and continuous improvement initiatives
* Support demand forecasting and MRP processes
Requirements
* Proven experience in a senior Stores, Inventory Control, or Warehouse Supervisory role
* Strong ERP system knowledge and advanced MS Excel skills
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOQs, and BOMs
* Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and leadership skills
* Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is highly desirable
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary up to £45,000
Reference: 225334951
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Lead Stores Person
Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Our client is a growing manufacturing business supplying high-quality engineered equipment. They are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Stores Person to join their Operations team on a permanent basis.
About the Role Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead the stores function and play a key role in ensuring inventory accuracy, efficient material flow, and the achievement of ‘On Time In Full’ (OTIF) targets. This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for driving process improvements in a high-volume, multi-SKU environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead day-to-day receiving, inventory control, and order picking operations
* Maintain high levels of stock accuracy through cycle counts and discrepancy resolution
* Oversee goods-in QC and resolve quality, quantity, and documentation issues
* Manage production tooling, kanban systems, and replenishment processes
* Ensure ERP system integrity (stock levels, locations, BOMs)
* Liaise closely with Operations, Sales, Procurement, and Project teams
* Champion 5S standards and continuous improvement initiatives
* Support demand forecasting and MRP processes
Requirements
* Proven experience in a senior Stores, Inventory Control, or Warehouse Supervisory role
* Strong ERP system knowledge and advanced MS Excel skills
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOQs, and BOMs
* Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and leadership skills
* Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is highly desirable
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary up to £45,000
About the Role Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead the stores function and play a key role in ensuring inventory accuracy, efficient material flow, and the achievement of ‘On Time In Full’ (OTIF) targets. This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for driving process improvements in a high-volume, multi-SKU environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead day-to-day receiving, inventory control, and order picking operations
* Maintain high levels of stock accuracy through cycle counts and discrepancy resolution
* Oversee goods-in QC and resolve quality, quantity, and documentation issues
* Manage production tooling, kanban systems, and replenishment processes
* Ensure ERP system integrity (stock levels, locations, BOMs)
* Liaise closely with Operations, Sales, Procurement, and Project teams
* Champion 5S standards and continuous improvement initiatives
* Support demand forecasting and MRP processes
Requirements
* Proven experience in a senior Stores, Inventory Control, or Warehouse Supervisory role
* Strong ERP system knowledge and advanced MS Excel skills
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOQs, and BOMs
* Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and leadership skills
* Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is highly desirable
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary up to £45,000
Reference: 225334951
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