Inventory Control Team Leader - AM

Join Our Team as an Inventory Control Team Leader!

We are looking for an Inventory Controller Team Leader to take ownership of inventory control while leading a small team to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all warehouse stock operations. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will manage stock control processes, coach and develop your team, and drive continuous improvement in inventory management.

Location: Quantum Distribution Park, Dublin

Working Hours: Mon-Fri 07:00-15:30 with 1 hour break

What will you be doing?

As an Inventory Controller Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and supervise the Inventory Control team, ensuring accurate and timely execution of all inventory processes.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the site’s inventory management strategy to minimize stock holding, maximize working capital, and drive efficiency.
• Manage and maintain stock profiles, stock locations, and perpetual inventory accuracy checks.
• Ensure effective organization of the goods-inward/stock control function to support production and customer requirements.
• Lead and coordinate planned stock takes, audits, and cyclical stock checks, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor and act on discrepancies, ensuring issues are resolved promptly.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments (Receiving, Returns, Stores, NIT, Operations) and external providers to ensure seamless flow of materials.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance stock accuracy, reduce costs, and improve processes.
• Monitor material usage, consumables, and scrap, reporting on variances and recommending improvements.
• Ensure all team activities align with health & safety standards, company policies, and compliance requirements.

About You

• Previous experience in inventory control within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Strong understanding of stock management systems, reporting, and audits.
• Experience supervising or leading a small team, with proven people management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a strong eye for detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of health & safety practices in a warehouse environment.

What We Offer

• Exciting career paths and development opportunities.
• Generous annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Learning & Development opportunities

Next Steps

Apply now by following the links and attaching your up-to-date CV as soon as possible. Please note that we may begin reviewing applications before the job advert expires. 

At Schenker, we celebrate the diversity of our workforce and are committed to further enhancing it. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, abilities, nationalities, religions, and sexual orientations. 

Please be aware that candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks for Ireland and a 5-year referencing process.

This role is currently part of DB SCHENKER, which is in the process of  integrating with DSV. As part of this transformation, you’ll be contributing to the future of the world’s largest global logistics company.