Inventory Manager (RVacs1793)

Inventory Manager

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and driven Inventory Manager to lead and optimise warehouse inventory operations within a fast-paced logistics environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader who is passionate about operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficient, compliant, and accurate management of inventory while driving improvements in productivity, service levels, and warehouse performance.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse & Inventory Operations

• Oversee daily warehouse activities including goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Ensure accurate stock management and on-time order fulfilment.
• Optimise warehouse layout, storage solutions, and operational workflows.
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through robust stock control processes and cycle counting programmes.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement practical improvement initiatives.
• Drive Lean, 5S, and best-practice warehouse standards.
• Improve productivity, accuracy, and overall warehouse performance.
• Reduce waste, stock damage, errors, and unnecessary handling.

Systems & Process Management

• Utilise WMS and ERP systems to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support system enhancements, barcode scanning initiatives, and process automation where appropriate.
• Analyse operational data to support informed decision-making and performance improvements.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, motivate, and develop warehouse teams to achieve operational targets.
• Implement performance monitoring tools and KPI management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and training activities.
• Manage workforce planning and resource allocation during peak operational periods.

Cost & Performance Management

• Drive operational efficiencies to reduce costs and improve productivity.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators to senior leadership.
• Use data-driven insights to optimise labour planning and warehouse performance.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations.
• Promote safe working practices through training and leadership.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements.

About You

You are a hands-on leader who enjoys improving processes, solving problems, and delivering measurable results. You take ownership, lead by example, and have a track record of driving positive operational change.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in warehouse management or inventory leadership roles, ideally within logistics, freight, distribution, or supply chain environments.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, warehouse operations, and stock accuracy management.
• Experience redesigning warehouse layouts and improving storage efficiency.
• Demonstrated success delivering process improvement initiatives.
• Experience working with WMS and ERP systems.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Desirable Qualifications

• Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Forklift licence.
• Dangerous Goods awareness or related logistics compliance training.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, including public holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.