Inventory Lead, EMEA: SAP & Data Excellence

Sotheby's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotheby's in London seeks an Inventory Manager (EMEA) to drive inventory accuracy, develop robust controls, and reduce aging stock across Europe, Middle East and Africa. You will lead SAP-based processes, partner with Operations and Seller Operations, and implement policies to support cost efficiency and risk reduction across the global network.

Ideally, you bring 3–5 years in auction operations, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with SAP, Tableau or ADM.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in auction operations.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency with SAP, Tableau and ADM or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional biannual inventory stock check, resolve discrepancies, and prepare final report.
• Establish and maintain robust controls to ensure accurate inventory records and proper transaction accountability.
• Serve as the SAP subject matter expert for tasks including releases, transfers, and system requests.
• Support key strategic initiatives and coordinate with regional partners.
• Develop, implement, and refine inventory policies and related procedures.
• Collaborate with Seller Operations, Client Experience and other stakeholders to optimize processes.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, correlations, and actionable insights.
• Identify revenue opportunities and potential partnerships across departments.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

Tableau

ADM

Job description

Sotheby's in London seeks an Inventory Manager (EMEA) to drive inventory accuracy, develop robust controls, and reduce aging stock across Europe, Middle East and Africa. You will lead SAP-based processes, partner with Operations and Seller Operations, and implement policies to support cost efficiency and risk reduction across the global network.

Ideally, you bring 3–5 years in auction operations, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with SAP, Tableau or ADM.