Job Title: Inventory Manager
Location: Huntingdon
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Job type: Permanent, Full time
This is an ambitious UK-based company with subsidiary operations in the USA, France, Germany and China. They supply materials which are used for research, development and specialised manufacturing applications within areas such as Healthcare, Industry, Communications, Academia and Defence.
The Role:
Create a clear competitive advantage for the company through delivering sustainable improvements and benefits in inventory excellence by:
- Developing and leading a high performing inventory function based on delivering the Business Strategy
- Leading, developing, owning, communicating and driving the delivery of the Inventory Strategy
- Delivering an efficient and cost-effective supply of inventory to drive required customer experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver inventory performance in line with plan/budget
- Lead and develop an inventory function across the company that ensures the timely replenishment of stock and optimises stock profiles at all locations
- Lead a culture in which the focus on ‘outstanding customer experience’ and ‘on time and in full delivery’ is at the heart of every decision made
- Deliver an inventory strategy based on real added value and sustainable benefits which inspires confidence through high quality service and engagement
- Deliver strong inventory controls to assist in the efficient movement and management of slow and non-moving items
- Deliver a robust cycle counting process, delivering in line with customer experience metrics and financial audit requirements
- Deliver effective reporting (to include stock value, stock accuracy, waste/write-offs, identification of runners and repeaters etc) and recommend courses of action
- Work closely with the Procurement function to identify opportunities and deliver improvements in inbound supply, delivering operational and financial efficiencies and benefits
- Deliver strong leadership, influencing and collaboration skills in working with the senior business teams on the strategy and execution of operational plans for the benefit of the shareholders and long-term business success
The Candidate:
Skills, knowledge and attitudes
- Educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience
- Significant, demonstrable experience gained within a supply chain, distribution/logistics or retail function
- Demonstrable experience of effective inventory management including remote stock locations
- Significant, demonstrable change management experience
- Proven leadership skills with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. Able to operate and influence successfully at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrable commercial skills supported by a pragmatic approach and not afraid to get into the detail when required
- Good business acumen including the ability to identify key issues and risks before they arise
- Demonstrable planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and the ability to work to tight deadlines
- Confident in a visible environment with a high level of personal and professional credibility
- Build and maintain relationships at all levels within the business
Behaviours, capabilities and competencies
- Able to seamlessly transition between strategic thinking and daily operational requirements
- Strong analytical skills coupled with excellent IT skills – Excel expert level preferred
- Relationship building and influencing skills with the ability to work across all levels
- Motivates and empowers others with strong coaching and mentoring skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Strong change management skills
- Self-Starter with the ability to work “hands on”
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Manager, Distribution Controller, Supply Chain Coordinator, Inventory Management, Senior Manager, Logistical Manager, Inventory Manager, Materials Storage Manager may also be considered for this role.
