Distribution Centre Inventory Manager

CLARK'S; Street; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work

Career development

Collaborative culture

Benefits package

Job summary

Clarks Distribution Centre is seeking an Inventory & Planning Manager to lead stock control, planning, and warehouse optimisation. You will drive inventory accuracy, audits, and KPI reporting while partnering with Finance and Operations to enhance service levels and cost control.

You will manage the Inventory team, streamline processes, and implement improvements across WMS, SAP and automated storage systems in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management, warehouse operations or supply chain planning.
• Strong knowledge of WMS and ERP systems including SAP.
• Advanced analytical skills with experience using Excel and Power BI.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage cross-functional relationships.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory accuracy across WMS, SAP and automated storage systems.
• Lead cycle counts, stock audits and reconciliation processes.
• Investigate inventory variances and implement preventative actions.
• Manage warehouse location planning, capacity utilisation and stock positioning.
• Develop KPI reporting using Power BI, Excel and operational dashboards.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Merchandising and Supply Chain teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit standards and company procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce stock loss and improve productivity.
• Coach, develop and performance manage the Inventory team.

Skills

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

WMS & SAP

Analytical skills

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Location: Clarks Distribution Centre, Street Somerset

The Role

The Inventory & Planning Manager provides leadership for inventory control, planning, stock integrity and warehouse optimisation activities across the distribution centre. The role ensures inventory accuracy, audit compliance, efficient warehouse utilisation and effective planning processes that support customer service, operational performance and financial control.

• Own inventory accuracy across WMS, SAP and automated storage systems.
• Lead cycle counts, stock audits and reconciliation processes.
• Investigate inventory variances and implement preventative actions.
• Manage warehouse location planning, capacity utilisation and stock positioning.
• Develop KPI reporting using Power BI, Excel and operational dashboards.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Merchandising and Supply Chain teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit standards and company procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce stock loss and improve productivity.
• Coach, develop and performance manage the Inventory team.

About You

• Proven experience in inventory management, warehouse operations or supply chain planning.
• Strong knowledge of WMS and ERP systems including SAP.
• Advanced analytical skills with experience using Excel and Power BI.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage cross-functional relationships.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working options
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Comprehensive benefits package

Why join us

At Clarks, you’ll be part of a brand with heritage, craftsmanship, and style at its core. We offer great training, career progression, and the chance to make your mark in a global business.

About Clarks

Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825 when brothers James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts. At the time, it was ground‑breaking: a combination of invention and craftsmanship that has remained at the heart of what the brand does now. In the Clarks archive, more than 22,000 pairs of shoes have sparked revolutions and defined generations. From the original Clarks Desert Boot, first designed by Nathan Clark and launched in 1950, to the iconic Wallabee, each design has an instantly recognisable signature that makes it unmistakably Clarks.

Disclaimer

This document describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be changed at the company’s discretion at any time, with or without notice.