Inventory Manager

Arvato SCM UK Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,800 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Pension contribution

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Free Parking

Job summary

Arvato SCM UK Ltd is seeking a strategic Inventory Manager to oversee stock planning, forecasting, and control across Corby and Hams Hall sites. The role involves leading two site-based Supervisors and driving efficiency in warehouse operations.

You will manage stock allocation, cycle counts, and improvement initiatives while collaborating with senior operations leaders and key account managers to optimise performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory control within a 3PL warehouse or logistics 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.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic inventory plans, forecasting stock requirements up to 12 months in advance.
• Oversee stock allocation, ensuring products are directed to the most appropriate storage solutions.
• Support supervisors in delivering effective weekly and monthly stock plans.
• Ensure accurate cycle counting processes are maintained across both sites.
• Maintain high standards of 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 warehouse operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within inventory management processes.

Skills

Inventory control

Strategic planning

Forecasting

Team mentorship

Warehouse systems

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Job description

Salary: Up to GBP53,000p.a plus car allowence

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Duel Site role Corby and Hams Hall

We are looking for a highly strategic and driven Inventory Manager to oversee stock 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, optimised and 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 directed to the most appropriate storage solutions (e.g. AutoStore, racking, etc.)
• Support supervisors in delivering effective weekly and monthly stock plans
• Ensure accurate cycle counting processes are maintained across both sites
• Maintain high standards of 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.

Experience required:

• Proven experience in inventory control within a 3PL warehouse or logistics environment
• Strong strategic planning and forecasting skills
• Experience managing or mentoring team members
• Solid understanding of warehouse systems and storage solutionsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
• Pension contribution
• 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
• Free Parking