NDC Inventory Manager

ZipRecruiter; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company is seeking an NDC Inventory Manager to manage SKU-level orders and enhance supply chain processes. This role supports optimal product availability and waste reduction while collaborating with suppliers and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience in inventory management and strong analytical skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work policy

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Family-friendly leave

Share schemes and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management within FMCG, e-commerce, or similar.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills with high attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing inventory from suppliers to the NDC.
• Using demand forecasting and data analysis.
• Building relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Optimising delivery schedules and managing SLAs.
• Identifying process improvements in supply chain.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Description

NDC Inventory Manager

Location: Hybrid – Hatfield (Trident Place) & Work from Home

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (15 months)– Full time (Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm)

We’re looking for a proactive NDC Inventory Manager to join our Supply Chain Network team. In this role, you’ll manage SKU-level orders into and out of our Distribution Centre, working closely with suppliers, operational teams, and commercial partners to ensure optimal product availability, waste reduction, and fulfilment.

You’ll play a central role in promotional, seasonal, and new site planning, as well as driving process improvements and enhancing supplier collaboration. You’ll be joining a supportive team, with a structured onboarding and handover period.

You will be:

• Managing inventory from suppliers into the NDC and from the NDC to Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs).
• Using demand forecasting, data analysis, and planning skills to meet availability, waste, and fulfilment KPIs.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers, demand planners, and internal stakeholders.
• Optimising delivery schedules, managing SLAs, and supporting promotional/seasonal events.
• Identifying and delivering process improvements to enhance supply chain systems and practices.

About you:

• Proven experience in inventory management within FMCG, e-commerce, or a similar fast-paced supply chain environment.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills with high attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively with multiple stakeholders to influence and improve performance.
• Organised, adaptable, and confident making decisions independently.

Interview process:

• Stage 1: Virtual interview with Hiring Manager, Jack Saggers + additional panel member(s)
• Stage 2: Virtual interview with Jack + additional panel member(s)

Our interviews will consist of a blend of technical, situational & behavioural based questions.

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential

employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their , , marital status, , ,

, or , religion or belief, or or union membership status.

What you can expect in return:

• Flexible work policy – up to 30 days per year from anywhere.
• 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years) + option to buy more.
• Private Medical Insurance and wellbeing support.
• Pension scheme with up to 7% employer match.
• Family-friendly leave and benefits.
• Share schemes, shopping discounts, free shuttle buses, and more.