Team Lead Inbound and Inventory

Location: Belgium | James Walker

Are you a logistics professional with a passion for solving industrial challenges?

At
James Walker
, we engineer world-class sealing solutions for the most demanding applications across
oil & gas, power generation, chemical processing, marine, and heavy industries
.

We're looking for a
Team Lead Inbound and Inventory
who will ensure that logistics and quality performance is maximised. Promote continuous improvement initiatives with the view to seeking better ways of doing things and raising the standards within the business.

What You'll Do – Your Mission:

As a
Team Lead Inbound and Inventory
, you'll manage and support inbound and inventory activities within the logistics operations of James Walker to achieve operational excellence in Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety & Environment, and People. Team Lead Inbound & Inventory ensures smooth goods flow, accurate inventory management, and optimal support of the logistics processes within James Walker.

Your key responsibilities include:

What You Bring:

Organization of the Inbound Department:

• Receive delivered goods and services on time (within 1 working day).
• Check the quality and quantity of delivered items and register correct information in the software system.
• Store received goods in the correct location.
• Process documentation related to received goods.
• Monitor KPIs regarding receiving time, quality deviations, and productivity.

Warehouse Inventory Management:

• Ensure an inventory accuracy of at least 98%.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to guarantee inventory reliability.
• Lead or support improvement projects to further optimize inventory management.
• Ensure daily cycle counts are performed.
• Collaborate with departments such as Procurement, Production, and Outbound.

Team & Communication:

• Ensure effective handovers between colleagues and organize briefings for warehouse staff.
• Coach and develop team members, providing training, follow-up, and personal growth opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and updated standard procedures and work instructions and ensure process changes are approved prior to implementation.
• Encourage improvement initiatives and engage team members in optimization projects.
• Organize daily tier meetings with your team and participate in weekly logistics meetings.

Safety & Planning:

• Act as a driving force in health and safety initiatives. Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the site and workplaces at all times.
• Coordinate work allocation and vacation planning within the team.
• Support team members in time management and attendance according to company goals and procedures.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Execute additional tasks deemed relevant and necessary by James Walker.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• People manage skills and communication at all levels.
• Ability as coaching leader who fosters talent and autonomy within the team.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset to effectively address operational challenges.
• Able to be flexible, organized, autonomous, and able to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
• Able to be decisive and capable of making substantiated decisions.
• Able to balance high expectations with support, focusing on team motivation and wellbeing.
• Proficient with Outlook, Excel, and JW software systems.
• Able to communicate and engage with colleagues and warehouse staff.
• Results‑driven and able to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Detail‑oriented and accurate, even under pressure.
• Applicants must have native-level proficiency in Dutch and professional knowledge in English

Why James Walker?

We're a globally trusted name with over a century of engineering excellence. At James Walker, you'll:

• Join a
  market leader
  trusted by major global industries.
• Work in a role where
  technical skill meets innovative solutions
• Get autonomy, flexibility, and real ownership over your job
• Have access to training, support, and
  career advancement opportunities

James Walker Values and Behaviours

Our values and ethos are central to the way we do business. They help to shape the culture of James Walker by defining the behaviors we expect from each other and guiding us in how we make decisions.

BUILD GREAT RELATIONSHIPS

Treat others as they would like to be treated

Share your experiences and always welcome feedback

Earn people's trust; see things from their point of view

KNOW YOUR STUFF

Never stop learning; recognise failure and celebrate success

Understand our customers and what they need

Be an expert in what you do

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Give your work the personal touch, showing people, you enjoy what you do

Deliver great service and make someone's day

If something goes wrong, amaze people with a dazzling recovery

GET THINGS DONE

Make things happen and give it your best

Get it right first time and never pass on a fault

Keep your promises

CHANGE FOR BETTER

Inspire others by the way you do things

Never be afraid to try something new

Ask yourself "is this my best?"

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you're ready to take your experience to the next level in a dynamic, industrial environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply
HERE
.