Inventory Specialist

 

Are you an experienced inventory professional who thrives on accuracy and control?

Do you enjoy leading teams, solving stock discrepancies and driving continuous improvement?
Are you confident managing inventory processes within a fast‑paced, high‑volume warehouse environment?

 

Here at GXO, we’re recruiting for an ICQA Lead to support our operation at Avonmouth. This is a full‑time, permanent role, working 3 on / 3 off nights, where you’ll take ownership of all inventory control and stock accuracy activities, leading a team and ensuring operational excellence across the site.

 

Pay, benefits and more:

 

We’re offering a salary of £39,100, along with 20 days annual leave, a company‑sponsored pension scheme, life assurance, 24/7 access to an online GP service and a comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform, offering high‑street discounts, cashback cards, cycle‑to‑work schemes and more, as well as development opportunities within GXO.

 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

 

• Lead and coordinate all inventory control activities, ensuring high levels of stock accuracy
• Manage cycle counts, stock takes and audits, investigating discrepancies and driving root‑cause resolution
• Lead, motivate and develop stock operatives, setting clear expectations and performance standards
• Ensure accurate system updates and reporting within the Warehouse Management System
• Promote a strong health & safety culture, maintaining a clean, compliant and audit‑ready environment

 

What you need to succeed at GXO:

 

• Proven experience in inventory control or ICQA within a warehouse environment
• Strong knowledge of stock accuracy, audits and inventory processes
• Experience leading and developing teams in a fast‑paced operation
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident communication skills and the ability to influence operational stakeholders

 

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

 

 

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.