Stock Shift Manager - Distribution
About the role...
Location: Poundland Distribution Centre, Wigan
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday with flexibility over 7 days.
Are you an organised and motivated individual with a passion for leading teams and driving operational excellence? We’re looking for a Stock Management Team Leader to join our dynamic Distribution Centre team in Wigan.
Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for maximising the performance of the stock management operation by overseeing daily, weekly, and monthly activities. You will provide effective leadership, motivation, and development for a team of 10-12 colleagues, ensuring accurate stock control and minimising stock loss across the site.
We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:
Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.
Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Why choose us?
- Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
- Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
- Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
- Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
- Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
- My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
- Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
- Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
- Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
- Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.
Your Impact and Responsibilities…
- Direct and coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly stock management activities across a 24/7 operation.
- Provide support and resolve issues during night shift operations when required.
- Oversee and manage PI counts to ensure stock accuracy.
- Lead and support the Retail Support Team, ensuring timely and effective delivery of operational priorities.
- Manage the layout of the warehouse to optimise space utilisation and improve efficiency.
- Review and condense footpaths, identifying improved pick routes to increase productivity.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development for team members to achieve operational goals.
- Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with key departments, including Distribution, Transport, Retail, HR, and Finance.
- Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, and compliance standards across all operations.
Skills and Knowledge…
- Proven experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment, ideally within a large-scale operation is preferred but not essential.
- Strong management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities with strong attention to detail.
- A proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work flexibly within a 24/7 operational environment.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- A collaborative approach, working effectively across departments and with key stakeholders.
About us...
Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 700 stores and nearly 13,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.
At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.
Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.
We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!