Inventory Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform seeks an Inventory Manager in Bristol to oversee stock processes in a high-volume distribution center. You will manage a team to ensure accurate inventory reporting and use data-driven techniques to predict demands. Ideal candidates will have strong IT skills, familiarity with SAP, and experience managing teams. This role offers an opportunity to champion best practices in inventory control.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills required.
• Experience with WMS and SAP is advantageous.
• Demonstrable inventory best practices required.
• Comfortable providing detailed analysis and reporting.
• Previous experience of managing teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock processes across the distribution centre.
• Directly manage a team of Stock Control Administrators and Warehouse Operatives.
• Ensure accurate and reliable inventory reporting.
• Monitor stock trends and recommend solutions.
• Run regular checks and audits on stock levels.
• Share data-driven reports for business decisions.

Skills

IT skills

WMS proficiency

Inventory best practices

Data analysis

Team management

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the Company

The Inventory Manager will be working within a high volume distribution centre for a well known FMCG brand

About the Role

The Inventory Manager will be responsible for managing stock processes as well as locations across the distribution centre. You’ll directly manage a team of Stock Control Administrators and Warehouse Operatives to ensure accurate and reliable inventory reporting

Responsibilities

• Keep stock levels accurate and ready to meet fast-moving demand.
• Use forecasting tools and sales data to predict needs and avoid shortages or overstock.
• Work closely with suppliers, warehouse, and sales teams to keep products moving smoothly.
• Monitor stock trends, highlight risks, and recommend solutions.
• Run regular checks and audits to ensure everything matches up.
• Share clear, data-driven reports to support smarter business decisions.
• Champion best practices in inventory control to keep things efficient and cost-effective

Qualifications

• Possess excellent IT & WMS skills with experience on SAP being advantageous
• Demonstrable examples of inventory best practices within a warehousing environment
• Be comfortable providing detailed analysis and reporting
• Previous experience of managing people teams is essential