Lead Stock Manager

We are flexible on your location as there will be some travel required across our network, including to our Head Office in Basingstoke. What you'll do: Your key accountabilities will include:

• Lead stock accuracy and loss prevention strategy, driving outbound accuracy performance to consistently achieve and exceed 99.75% targets.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to improve stock holding accuracy, operational efficiency and future technology solutions across the network.
• Manage and develop our strategic stocktaking partner, setting clear objectives, monitoring KPIs and driving accountability, coaching and high performance.
• Partner with site leadership, retail, supply chain and finance teams to improve compliance, investigate stock issues and deliver measurable performance improvements.
• Analyse industry trends, report on stock loss performance and lead initiatives that enhance operational standards, supplier compliance and shareholder outcomes.
  
  Relevant degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, logistics or stock management, with strong end-to-end operational knowledge.
• Subject matter expert in logistics processes, systems and stock loss management, using data analytics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across matrix and leadership teams.
• Proven leadership experience in developing high-performing teams and driving accountability, performance and collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities, capable of managing competing priorities, adapting to change and resolving complex operational challenges.
  
  Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation., At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical.
Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S's sustainability commitments in Plan A. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there's never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact. Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it's meaningful to you, it's important to us.

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special…
• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Car Allowance
• Private medical Insurance
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support - including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
Role details: Salary: £59,000 - £72,000 depending on experience Hours: 37.5 per week Working pattern: Monday - Friday