Hybrid Inventory & Asset Control Leader

Energy Jobline ZR; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in the UK seeks an experienced Inventory & Asset Control Manager to own governance, stock integrity and obsolescence management across multiple sites. You will lead cycle counting, asset recovery and redeployment programmes to maximise asset value while strengthening audit compliance.

Join a hybrid role based in Birmingham with remote options and regular travel to operational and warehouse sites, driving returns and governance improvements across the network.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within inventory control, asset management or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of stock reconciliation and audit requirements.
• Experience managing returns, asset recovery, refurbishment or obsolescence programmes.
• Knowledge of inventory valuation, provisioning and working capital management.
• Ability to analyse complex data sets and drive insight-led decision-making.
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, finance, technology and third-party partners.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a trusted inventory baseline across systems, warehouses and other asset holding locations.
• Develop and implement controls for stock movements, reconciliations, adjustments and cycle counting processes.
• Lead inventory discrepancy investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Create and manage asset recovery programmes for returned, stranded and reusable inventory.
• Drive asset redeployment initiatives to maximise reuse before new purchases are considered.
• Manage aged and obsolete inventory, coordinating refurbishment, resale, recycling or disposal activities where appropriate.
• Strengthen returns and RMA processes with operational teams, suppliers and logistics partners.
• Ensure inventory records, audit trails and supporting documentation meet financial, compliance and governance requirements.
• Produce management information and reporting to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Inventory control

Asset management

Stock reconciliation

Cycle counting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in the UK seeks an experienced Inventory & Asset Control Manager to own governance, stock integrity and obsolescence management across multiple sites. You will lead cycle counting, asset recovery and redeployment programmes to maximise asset value while strengthening audit compliance.

Join a hybrid role based in Birmingham with remote options and regular travel to operational and warehouse sites, driving returns and governance improvements across the network.