Inventory Associate

Harrods; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Subsidised medical and dental cover

Discounted gym membership

Canteen subsidy

Staff trips to Knightsbridge

Job summary

Harrods seeks an Inventory Associate to support the Thatcham Distribution Centre, handling returned, damaged and excess stock with accuracy and care. You will verify and repackage items to maximise value and support efficient daily operations.

You will collaborate with internal teams, update systems precisely, and contribute to sustainability initiatives while enjoying benefits tied to Harrods' staff programs and recognition schemes.

Qualifications

• Organised, proactive and detail focused with genuine interest in Supply Chain.
• Strong numerical literacy and good communication skills.
• Confidence using computer systems and willingness to learn new platforms.
• Flexible to work varying hours in line with operational needs.
• Experience with inventory or warehouse environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Flexibility

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.

As part of the team at Thatcham, you will also benefit from a heavily subsidised canteen offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and all-day snacks, local recognition schemes with £25 prizes, exclusive giveaways, and staff trips to our iconic Knightsbridge store. In addition, Harrods offers a range of company-wide benefits including staff discount, subsidised medical and dental cover, discounted gym membership, and more.

About You

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.

About Us

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.

If you want to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.

Additional Information

Time Type: Permanent Department: Resale and Product Recovery (Diana Pletea)

As one of the world’s most prestigious brands, and a highly sought-after employer within luxury retail, we aim to provide a working environment in which we can exceed both our customers’ expectations and the expectations of each other. To maintain our high standards, we invest as heavily in our people as we do in our products and store. As well as offering an unforgettable experience for our customers, we offer an exciting, challenging and motivating environment for our employees. We demonstrate how we value our team through an extensive pay and benefits package, as well as through a number of programmes that reward and recognise employees for exceptional performance. Our employees can also accelerate their careers through opportunities to work with talented people, development training, and chances to raise their profile in the luxury retail sector.