Assistant Inventory Manager

BOOTS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Assistant Inventory Manager to join their Burton Service Centre. This role involves overseeing inventory management processes, guiding teams through agile transformations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates should have a strong background in inventory management, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for achieving KPI targets. The position offers opportunities for career growth within a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Annual bonus

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling

Qualifications

• Strong background in inventory management and leading teams.
• Experience in investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Ability to manage team performance and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Investigate outstanding adjustments weekly and report issues.
• Communicate stock issues with control room and supply teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Inventory management

Data reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Team communication

Job description

Assistant Inventory Manager

Shift patterns – Rotating

Permanent

Burton Service Centre

Closing date: 12th October 2025

About the role

We’re thrilled to announce a fantastic and rare opening at our Burton Service Centre for a passionate and proactive Assistant Inventory Manager. This important role supports our agile transformation journey, helping embed agile principles, tools, and practices across teams to foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and value‑driven delivery. You’ll help guide teams through agile implementation, advocating for a mindset shift across all levels of the organisation in inventory management.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate outstanding adjustments weekly, finding root causes and reporting issues.>
• Communicate with other colleagues, the control room, and supply teams on stock issues.
• Collate data for the team on agreed KPIs.
• Ensure that team members meet performance standards for quality, productivity & attendance.
• Keep the team engaged & deliver team briefings.
• Comply with all regulatory requirements, e.g. Health & Safety, security, product safety.
• Maintain an effective handover from the off‑going shift and prepare & deliver pre‑shift briefings.

What you’ll need to have

• Strong background in inventory management, including leading teams and handling warehouse adjustments.
• Inventory analysis & problem solving: investigate & resolve discrepancies, identify root causes & escalate when needed.
• Cross‑functional collaboration: experience working closely with multiple departments – Control Room & Supply Teams – to resolve stock‑related challenges.
• Operational responsiveness: provide accurate feedback to operational queries.
• Data reporting & KPI tracking: collect, analyse & report performance data against established KPIs.
• Team performance management: manage team productivity, attendance & overall performance.
• Team communication & engagement: lead briefings & maintain engagement through consistent updates.
• Regulatory compliance oversight: enforce Health & Safety, security & product safety regulations within an operational setting.
• Shift coordination: manage shift transitions through structured handovers & effective pre‑shift briefings.

It would be great if you also have

• A passion for hitting KPI targets.
• Tech‑savvy.
• Adaptable & flexible.

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Generous employee discounts.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay & gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child.
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes & much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling & support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

What’s next

After your application is submitted, it will be carefully reviewed by the recruitment team to assess whether your qualifications and experience align with the requirements of the role. Candidates who pass the initial screening will have their applications reviewed by the hiring manager and, if shortlisted, will be invited to attend interviews at the Burton operation.

Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.