Inventory Strategy Lead (Manufacturing)

Victorian Sliders; Ammanford; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Victorian Sliders is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to own stock strategy at our Ammanford HQ. You’ll optimise stock levels, lead monthly stock takes and drive improvements across procurement and supplier relationships.

You’ll partner with UK and China suppliers, manage purchase orders aligned to production forecasts, and coach a small team to deliver accurate inventories and reporting for senior leadership.

Formación

• Proven experience in inventory or materials management within manufacturing.
• Strong stock optimisation and min/max control skills.
• Leadership experience with coaching and developing teams.
• Experience using ERP and inventory management systems.
• Data-driven approach to decision making.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain inventory within agreed minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Monitor and optimise stock availability while minimising excess inventory and waste.
• Develop robust inventory control processes and improve stock accuracy.
• Manage supplier relationships across UK and China.
• Raise and manage purchase orders aligned to demand forecasts and production schedules.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Oversee goods-in activities and material issuance to production.
• Lead monthly stock takes and discrepancy investigations.
• Deliver regular inventory reporting and analysis to senior leadership.
• Coach and develop the team responsible for material receipt and issuance.

Conocimientos

Inventory management

Materials management

Supply chain operations

Leadership

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Supplier negotiation

Educación

APICS / CIPS certification (beneficial)

Herramientas

ERP software

Descripción del empleo

Victorian Sliders is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to own stock strategy at our Ammanford HQ. You’ll optimise stock levels, lead monthly stock takes and drive improvements across procurement and supplier relationships.

You’ll partner with UK and China suppliers, manage purchase orders aligned to production forecasts, and coach a small team to deliver accurate inventories and reporting for senior leadership.