Inventory Analyst - Marylebone

Adecco (Portugal); Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco invites applications for an Inventory Analyst based in Marylebone, London. In a busy hospital setting, you will support materials management, maintain stock accuracy and develop strong relationships with clinical and back-office teams.

Responsibilities include managing the inventory system, cycle counts, supplier coordination, reporting on stock levels and usage trends, plus driving local process improvements. Essential: Excel proficiency and clear English communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, stock control or inventory analysis.
• Strong skills in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong numerical and analytical capability.
• Clear communication skills in English.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Inventory and System Management.
• Act as the key point of contact for the Inventory Management System, including system updates and troubleshooting.
• Manage the complete stock life cycle from ordering to consumption tracking.
• Maintain accurate master data and inventory records.
• Validate inventory processes and resolve discrepancies with relevant teams.
• Monitor system settings to support stock flow, availability and financial accuracy.
• Carry out manual handling tasks when needed. Training will be provided.
• Maintain effective stock levels and monitor expiry dates.
• Manage stock obsolescence and waste reduction.
• Adjust PAR levels and replenishment settings based on usage and demand patterns.
• Complete routine cycle counts and ensure variances are investigated and resolved.
• Process returns to suppliers in line with agreed procedures.
• Work closely with back-office teams to ensure timely communication with hospital staff.
• Track and monitor supplier performance to ensure service level expectations are met.
• Produce regular reports on stock levels, consumption patterns and performance indicators.
• Maintain error logs and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Identify trends and suggest improvements to support operational efficiency.
• Support ongoing improvements to local inventory processes.
• Review and update procedures as required.
• Share best practice with other sites and teams to promote consistent ways of working.
• Support the introduction of new products and manage the removal of discontinued lines.
• Work with internal teams to ensure product readiness and availability.
• Log and track equipment issues and follow up to ensure timely resolutions.
• Build effective relationships with clinical teams, suppliers and internal departments.
• Support the Service Delivery Manager with reporting, compliance and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain critical product lists.

Skills

Supply chain

Stock control

Inventory analysis

English communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Inventory Analyst

Location: Marylebone

Salary: £35,520 per annum

Contract: Full Time, 12 Month Contract

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time

Start Date: 01 December 2026

Join Our Team as an Inventory Analyst

Are you ready to work within a fast-paced inventory and supply chain environment where accuracy, organisation and strong stakeholder relationships are essential? We are looking for an Inventory Analyst to support effective materials management within a busy hospital setting. If you enjoy improving processes, maintaining high stock accuracy and supporting operational teams, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory and System Management
• Act as the key point of contact for the Inventory Management System, including system updates and troubleshooting.
• Manage the complete stock life cycle from ordering to consumption tracking.
• Maintain accurate master data and inventory records.
• Validate inventory processes and resolve discrepancies with relevant teams.
• Monitor system settings to support stock flow, availability and financial accuracy.
• Carry out manual handling tasks when needed. Training will be provided.

Stock Control and Risk Management

• Maintain effective stock levels and monitor expiry dates.
• Manage stock obsolescence and waste reduction.
• Adjust PAR levels and replenishment settings based on usage and demand patterns.
• Complete routine cycle counts and ensure variances are investigated and resolved.

Returns and Supplier Coordination

• Process returns to suppliers in line with agreed procedures.
• Work closely with back-office teams to ensure timely communication with hospital staff.
• Track and monitor supplier performance to ensure service level expectations are met.

Reporting and Analysis

• Produce regular reports on stock levels, consumption patterns and performance indicators.
• Maintain error logs and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Identify trends and suggest improvements to support operational efficiency.

Continuous Improvement

• Support ongoing improvements to local inventory processes.
• Review and update procedures as required.
• Share best practice with other sites and teams to promote consistent ways of working.

Product and Equipment Support

• Support the introduction of new products and manage the removal of discontinued lines.
• Work with internal teams to ensure product readiness and availability.
• Log and track equipment issues and follow up to ensure timely resolutions.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build effective relationships with clinical teams, suppliers and internal departments.
• Support the Service Delivery Manager with reporting, compliance and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain critical product lists.

Required Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience in supply chain, stock control or inventory analysis.
• Strong skills in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong numerical and analytical capability.
• Clear communication skills in English.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

Preferred

• Experience working in a hospital, operating theatre or clinical environment.
• Knowledge of healthcare standards.
• Experience in project or change management.
• Degree level education or equivalent experience.

Why Join Us

You will play a key role in supporting operational efficiency and ensuring that essential products are available to clinical teams. If you are passionate about stock control, supply chain operations and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

Adecco is a disability confident employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our screening process to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all applicants. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.