Inventory Associate

Harrods; Cold Ash; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen meals

Staff discount

Staff trips

Gym membership

Medical and dental cover

Exclusive giveaways

Prize schemes (£25)

Job summary

Harrods in the UK is seeking an Inventory Associate to join our Resale & Product Recovery team at the Thatcham Distribution Centre. You will handle returned, damaged and excess stock and prepare items for third-party resale with accuracy and care, ensuring high standards of stock integrity.

You will work closely with internal teams to maintain system accuracy, support efficient workflows, and contribute to sustainability initiatives across the department, while staying organised in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Organised, proactive and detail-focused.
• Good numerical, literacy and communication skills.
• Confidence using computer systems and willingness to learn new platforms.
• Flexibility to work varying hours in line with operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Receive, assess and process returned, damaged and excess items for resale.
• Maintain accurate system updates paired with precise physical stock handling.
• Label, prepare and repackage products to maximise recovery value.
• Collaborate across the Distribution Centre to support timely stock processing.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in Product Recovery and sustainability-led initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical literacy

Communication skills

Computer systems proficiency

Flexibility in hours

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our Resale & Product Recovery team are now looking for an Inventory Associate to join us. This is an exciting opportunity to support the journey of products through our Supply Chain Distribution operation, helping to maximise value, reduce waste, and maintain exceptional standards across our inventory processing.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for handling returned, damaged and excess stock, preparing items for third-party resale with accuracy, care and integrity. You'll play a key part in the smooth daily operation of our Thatcham Distribution Centre, ensuring every product is verified, processed and repackaged to the highest standards. Reporting to the Assistant Manager (Resale & Product Recovery), you will work closely with internal operational teams to maintain systematic accuracy, uphold stock quality, and support efficient workflow across the department.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Receive, assess and process returned, damaged and excess items for resale.
• Maintain accurate system updates paired with precise physical stock handling.
• Label, prepare and repackage products to maximise recovery value.
• Collaborate across the Distribution Centre to support timely stock processing.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in Product Recovery and sustainability-led initiatives.

You will be an organised, proactive and detail focused individual with a genuine interest in Supply Chain operations, sustainability and the lifecycle of products. You take pride in maintaining accuracy and quality, feel comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment, and bring a positive, flexible approach to each task.

You will also bring:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Good numerical, literacy and communication skills.
• Confidence using computer systems and a willingness to learn new platforms.
• Flexibility to work varying hours in line with operational needs.

Desirable experience:

• Familiarity with SAP or similar inventory management systems.
• Previous experience within supply chain, logistics or warehouse environments.

Harrods is one of the world's leading luxury department stores and we're becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world's most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we'll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. Uniquely You Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply. At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart.

We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidised canteen offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and all-day snacks
• Local recognition schemes with £25 prizes
• Exclusive giveaways
• Staff trips to our iconic Knightsbridge store
• Staff discount
• Subsidised medical and dental cover
• Discounted gym membership
• and more