Inventory Manager

Apply now!; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance 4x Salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Arvato is seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee stock management across our Corby and Hams Hall sites. You will directly manage two Inventory Supervisors, ensuring stock is controlled and optimized to align with operational needs.

This leadership role requires strong strategic planning, warehousing systems knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management to work with the Head of Operations and Key Account Managers. 40 hours per week, on-site.

Qualifications

• Inventory control experience in warehouse/logistics
• Strong strategic planning and forecasting
• Experience mentoring or leading teams
• Solid understanding of warehouse systems and storage solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Highly organised with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic inventory plans and forecasts up to 12 months ahead
• Oversee stock allocation and storage solutions (e.g., AutoStore, racking)
• Support Supervisors in delivering weekly and monthly stock plans
• Maintain accurate cycle counting across both sites
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory management processes
• Collaborate with Head of Operations and Key Account Managers for smooth warehouse operations

Job description

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

Job Description

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: DuelSite role–Corby and Hams Hall

We are looking for a highly strategic and driven InventoryManagertooverseestock management across our Corby and Hams Hall sites. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring efficient inventory planning, accuracy, and operational excellence across both locations.

You will directly manage two Inventory Supervisors (one at each site), providing guidance, structure, and support to ensure stock is controlled,optimisedand aligned with operational needs.

Your Tasks

Develop and implement strategic inventory plans, forecasting stock requirements up to 12 months in advance

Oversee stock allocation, ensuring products are directedtothe mostappropriate storagesolutions (e.g.AutoStore, racking, etc.)

Support supervisors in delivering effective weekly and monthly stock plans

Ensureaccuratecycle counting processes aremaintainedacross both sites

Maintainhigh standardsof housekeeping and stock control

Monitor and improve inventory accuracy and performance metrics

Work closely with the Head of Operations and Key Account Managers to ensure smooth and efficient warehouse operations

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within inventory management processes

Qualifications

Proven experience in inventory control within a warehouse orlogistics environment

Strong strategic planning and forecasting skills

Experience managing or mentoring team members

Solid understanding of warehouse systems and storage solutions

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Highlyorganisedwith strong attention to detail

Additional Information

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
• A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you
• Employee Discount Scheme through Benefit Hub

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