Inventory Manager

People Marketing Fashion Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

People Marketing Fashion Recruitment represents a leading sportswear brand seeking an organised, data-driven Inventory Manager to oversee stock levels and streamline supply chain operations in London. You will own inventory control, stock forecasting, and warehouse flow.

The role requires 5–7 years’ experience, hands-on analytics, and strong ERP/WMS proficiency, with ~20% travel to EU locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience as Inventory manager.
• Hands on and proactive with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in managing a 3PL is a must.
• Ideally in Footwear & Apparel industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate stock records, perform regular cycle counts, and coordinate physical inventory audits.
• Analyse sales data, seasonality, and market trends to forecast future stock needs and establish reorder points.
• Implement best practices for stock rotation and space utilisation
• Warehouse operations, stock accuracy, location and movement
• Procedures, maintaining, reviewing and optimizing procedure
• Oversee inventory accuracy, reporting, and traceability
• Oversee system synchronisation and inaccuracy reporting between Webshop, ERP and WMS
• Inventory write off, measured against contractual KPI’s
• Optimising warehouse processes, ABC classification, stock movement optimization
• 80% London based with travel ~20% to Netherlands, UK DC’s or other European locations

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting

Data analysis

Process optimization

Leadership

Tools

ERP system

WMS

Job description

My client- a leading sportswear brand, is looking for an organised, data-driven, and proactive Inventory Manager to oversee stock levels, streamline supply chain operations, and ensure optimal inventory accuracy across our channels.

As the Inventory Manager, you will take full ownership of their inventory control processes, stock forecasting, and warehouse flow.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong analytical mindset combined with hands-on logistics expertise.

Inventory Manager- The Role:

• The role would be 80% London based, with the willingness to travel approximately 20% of your time to Netherlands, UK DC’s or potentially other European locations.
• Maintain accurate stock records, perform regular cycle counts, and coordinate physical inventory audits.
• Analyse sales data, seasonality, and market trends to forecast future stock needs and establish reorder points.
• Implement best practices for stock rotation and space utilisation
• Warehouse operations, stock accuracy, location and movement
• Procedures, maintaining, reviewing and optimizing procedure
• Oversee inventory accuracy, reporting, and traceability
• Oversee system synchronisation and inaccuracy reporting between Webshop, ERP and WMS
• Inventory write off, measured against contractual KPI’s
• Optimising warehouse processes, ABC classification, stock movement optimization

Inventory Manager- The Role:

• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience as Inventory manager.
• Preferably with experience as inventory controller, analyst or comparable position.
• Hands on and proactive, with a can-do attitude
• Must be adaptable to change, and happy to get stuck in
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in managing a 3PL is a must.
• Ideally the candidate also has experience in the Footwear & Apparel industry.
• Structured with a key eye for detail.
• Analytic, advanced Excel knowledge, Experienced in ERP and WMS systems.