Junior Inventory Manager

HelloFresh; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Inventory Manager to join their high-performing team. This role will challenge your skills while allowing you to significantly impact stock accuracy and waste reduction. You will oversee a large team, conduct inventory audits, and ensure smooth operations in a dynamic environment. With a hybrid working policy, this opportunity offers flexibility and a range of attractive perks, including a generous discount on meal boxes and comprehensive health benefits. If you are passionate about inventory management and enjoy leading teams, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes

Company pension scheme

Gym membership

Bupa private medical insurance

Electric vehicle scheme

Mental health first aiders

Employee assistance programme

Nursery support scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing inventory and leading teams effectively.
• Proficient in Excel and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to meet shift KPIs and inventory tasks.
• Conduct audits and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Support production and manage waste effectively.

Skills

People management skills

Inventory management experience

Advanced Excel skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

About The Team:

We have an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, detail-oriented Junior Inventory Manager to join an exciting and high-performing team. A role that will challenge you but also enable you to make a difference to the site's stock accuracy and waste reduction.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Managing a large team of colleagues on the shift on rota to ensure that the shift KPIs and daily tasks are completed and met.
• Support the Inventory Manager in overseeing and managing all aspects of inventory control, including daily audits and distribution of ingredient, packaging/labels materials.
• Conduct regular physical inventory audits to reconcile discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Support with the goods in order to ensure minimal delays for production.
• Coordinate, track, and provide analysis regarding waste/damaged and returned to supplier material and management of the quarantine area of chiller and production area.
• Lead by example by solving problems and assisting in daily tasks and ensuring all tasks are completed by deadlines.
• Provide a strong shop floor presence to support your team and collaborate with others.

Who You Are:

• People management skills required.
• Proven experience in inventory management.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control principles, procedures, and best practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

What You Will Get In Return:

• 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes.
• Company pension scheme.
• Gym membership.
• Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options).
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme.
• Nursery support scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.

Location: The Granary, Unit 3, Chalker Way, Banbury, OX16 4XD

Shifts: 6:30am - 6:30pm working either Wed-Sat/Sun-Wed rotating every 3 months.

Hybrid Working Policy:
We offer a hybrid working policy for eligible roles, allowing flexibility to work from home and in the office. For more details on eligibility and how this applies to the role you're applying for, please consult with your recruiter.

Next Steps: Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, we will process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for the successful individual. Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company.

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.