Inventory Specialist - Global drinks brand

TalentPool; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 2-3 days per week

Career development opportunities

Opportunity to join globally renownedc

Job summary

TalentPool in the United Kingdom seeks an Inventory Manager to own stock accuracy and drive improvements across a national 3PL network. You will analyse data, identify trends and influence senior stakeholders while working with SAP transactions and reporting.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements (2–3 days per week) and a clear path to impactful ownership within a fast-growing drinks brand.

Qualifications

• Experience within inventory management, stock control or logistics, ideally within FMCG.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using Excel, Power BI or similar tools.
• SAP experience advantageous, but not essential for someone with strong systems and data capabilities.
• Proven ability to investigate problems, identify root causes and improve processes.
• Confident communicator who can challenge stakeholders and influence change.
• Proactive, resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory control across a national 3PL network.
• Own inventory accuracy, stock reconciliations and discrepancy investigations.
• Identify recurring inventory issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Work with warehouse partners to improve stock control processes.
• Analyse inventory data, identify trends and communicate insights.
• Support SAP inventory transactions, stock movements and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across logistics and inventory operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Power BI

Problem solving

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

SAP

Job description

Inventory Manager | High growth drinks brand

I'm partnering with a globally recognised FMCG brand looking for an Inventory Specialist to join their UK Logistics team. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to take ownership of inventory accuracy, drive continuous improvement and make a genuine impact within a fast-paced, high-performing business.

About the Role

• Working closely with the Logistics Manager, you'll oversee inventory control across a national 3PL network, with a strong focus on identifying root causes, improving processes and driving operational efficiency.
• Own inventory accuracy, stock reconciliations and discrepancy investigations across 3PL partners.
• Identify recurring inventory issues and implement long-term solutions rather than short-term fixes.
• Work closely with warehouse partners to improve stock control processes and operational performance.
• Analyse inventory data, identify trends and communicate key insights to senior stakeholders.
• Support SAP inventory transactions, stock movements and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across logistics and inventory operations.

Your Experience

• Experience within inventory management, stock control or logistics, ideally within FMCG.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using Excel, Power BI or similar tools.
• SAP experience advantageous, but not essential for someone with strong systems and data capabilities.
• Proven ability to investigate problems, identify root causes and improve processes.
• Confident communicator who can challenge stakeholders and influence change.
• Proactive, resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.

What's on Offer

• £45,000 salary + 20% bonus.
• Hybrid working, 2-3 days per week
• Opportunity to join a globally recognised FMCG brand with a strong culture and excellent career development opportunities.
• A newly created role with genuine ownership and scope to make an impact.