Stock Manager

Your main responsibilities will include:

Inventory Management & Control

• Ensure inventory accuracy, stock integrity, and compliance with customer requirements.

• Ensure effective management of batch-controlled inventory, expiration dates, and stock traceability requirements.

• Plan and manage regular cycle counts and annual physical inventories.

• Investigate stock discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.

• Maintain inventory integrity through effective control processes and procedures.

• Oversee HAZMAT inventory management and storage compliance in cooperation with the Health & Safety department, ensuring safe handling practices and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Warehouse Optimization & Analytics

• Manage warehouse layout and storage strategies to maximize capacity utilization.

• Optimize picking routes and storage locations using ABC analysis, product characteristics, and master data.

• Analyze inventory trends, historical data, and operational KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.

• Support inventory planning activities through data analysis, stock profiling, and collaboration with Operations and the customer.

Team Leadership & Improvement

• Lead, motivate, and develop the Inventory team.

• Set priorities, monitor performance, and support professional growth of team members.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.

• Participate in operational projects and process optimization activities.

• Build a culture of inventory ownership, accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the warehouse operation.

Reporting & Customer Cooperation

• Communicate with the customer regarding inventory status and discrepancy resolution.

• Prepare inventory reports, stock reconciliations, root cause analyses, and month-end inventory close activities.

• Monitor departmental KPIs and ensure achievement of agreed targets.

• Support internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations. 

Profile of our ideal candidate:

• Experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or stock management. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Experience working with WMS and inventory management systems. 

• Advanced Excel skills and experience in data analysis are an advantage. 

• Knowledge of HAZMAT inventory control and storage requirements is an advantage. 

• Ability to make decisions and manage priorities in a dynamic environment. 

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. 

• Strong team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and building effective partnerships with colleagues, customers, and cross-functional teams.

• Communicative English is an advantage due to daily cooperation with international colleagues and customers. 

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven mindset.

What we offer:

• Unique opportunity to join a brand-new warehouse operation from the very beginning and play a key role in building processes, systems, team culture, and operational standards from scratch.

• Opportunity to influence warehouse processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

• International working environment and cooperation with global customers.

• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Competitive salary package and employee benefits.

• Supportive team and modern logistics environment.