Great Bear is a leading 3rd party UK logistics business providing nationwide dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions for international blue chip clients. We operate in over 7 million sq. ft. of warehousing and operate a large modern commercial vehicle fleet, coupled with an extensive added value service offering.

Shift: Monday – Friday 08:00-16:00
Salary: £24,008.99

An exciting opportunity to join our new flagship 500,000sq.ft Distribution Centre that is due to open early in 2017. A complex operation delivering high levels of service for a brand market leader, as the successful candidate you will play a vital part in delivering exceptional service to the customer. Reporting to the Stock Supervisor you will play a vital role in maintaining the stock integrity within the warehouse.  With an eye for detail and excellent investigative skills you will ideally have stock control or PI experience and knowledge of WMS.  Teamwork, communication and tenacity are key attributes, whilst the ability to work pro-actively on your own initiative is also vital to the success of our department.

• Daily PI checks of all pick faces and appropriate reporting.
• High bay VNA perpetual inventory checks and appropriate reporting.
• Scissor lift perpetual inventory checks and appropriate reporting.
• Full Investigations into any stock discrepancies found & missing pallets as a result of PI checks.
• Marshall Lane spot checks for case pick, pallet presentation and base and labelling accuracy.
• Daily reporting to management on all pick errors found – calculated cost implications.
• Claim investigations from overs/shorts to end customers.
• Timely processing and control of damages and accurate damage reporting.
• Daily ‘walkaround’ of warehouse to identify spurious stock.
• This list is not exhaustive and the successful position holder may be required to carry out any task which the Company might reasonably require you to do.

• Previous stock control experience preferably.
• Confident in analysing and acting on data.
• Flexibility within the role to cover all areas of the stock department functionality.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of detail.
• Able to manage own time to achieve daily targets efficiently and effectively.
• Team player who can also work on own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance -  x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year. 
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. 
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!