Warehouse and Inventory Team Lead

1. Store Operations Leadership - Oversee and manage all aspects of store operations, including receiving, binning, and put-away processes. Lead the team to ensure optimal efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to operational standards, driving smooth daily functions in a fast-paced environment. 2. Inventory Management & Accuracy - Lead inventory control efforts, ensuring accurate stock levels through perpetual inventory systems. Conduct regular stock audits, track inventory movements, and resolve discrepancies to ensure all materials are available when needed, minimizing stockouts or overstock situations.FIFO (First-In-First-Out) Implementation - Champion the implementation of FIFO practices across the store, ensuring materials are rotated correctly and efficiently.Monitor stock flow and ensure the first-received materials are used before newer inventory to reduce waste and optimize stock turnover.Team Leadership & Development - Supervise and mentor store staff, providing guidance and training to ensure high levels of performance and adherence to store procedures.Foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement, ensuring staff is empowered to perform their roles effectively and efficiently.Cross-Department Coordination - Collaborate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure smooth inventory replenishment, accurate order fulfilment, and timely dispatch of materials.Address any operational issues that arise and implement solutions to streamline interdepartmental processes. 6. Stock Replenishment & Order Fulfilment - Ensure timely and accurate stock replenishment to avoid inventory shortages. Oversee the preparation of materials for dispatch and coordinate with relevant teams to ensure goods are delivered according to production schedules and customer requirements.Reporting & Documentation - Generate and analyse reports on inventory levels, stock movements, discrepancies, and operational performance.Provide senior management with insights to identify areas of improvement, optimize processes, and make data-driven decisions.Safety & Regulatory Compliance - Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulations within the store and warehouse environmentMaintain a clean and organized workspace, minimize safety risks, and ensure all team members are aware of safety protocols and best practices. 9. Continuous Process Improvement - Lead initiatives to identify and implement improvements to store processes, workflows, and systems. Focus on increasing efficiency, reducing errors, and optimizing the overall management of materials and inventory to support business goals. .