Stock Inventory manager

NWF Group; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics organization in Nantwich is seeking a Stock & Inventory Manager to manage inventory accuracy, customer stock control, and WMS alignment. The role involves overseeing stock control, conducting cycle counts, and training warehouse staff. Ideal candidates will have logistics experience and a continuous improvement mindset. This position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 plus bonuses and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity

Company car or car allowance

33 days holiday

Extensive training opportunities

On-site gym

Company pension and life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics, warehousing or supply chain inventory management.
• Excellent understanding of warehouse processes with ability to communicate at all levels.
• Experience with inventory audits, KPIs and logistics reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate stock control and management of physical inventory.
• Conduct regular cycle counts, stock reconciliations and investigations into discrepancies.
• Ensure correct recording of inbound receipts, outbound dispatches and stock adjustments.
• Train warehouse staff on inventory procedures and WMS functionality.
• Support audits related to stock and warehouse processes.

Skills

Logistics experience

WMS expertise

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Inventory accuracy

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

Job Advert

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Stock & Inventory Manager to join the Boughey Logistics team based out of our Wardle site. Responsible for managing end-to-end inventory accuracy, customer stock control, and seamless alignment with the Warehouse Management System (WMS) within a fast‑paced logistics environment. This role ensures stock integrity across all warehouse operations, supports customer service excellence, and drives continuous improvement in inventory processes.

Why Boughey?

• £50,000 per annum plus bonus opportunity
• Company car or car allowance
• Monday to Friday
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the option to buy more
• Extensive progression opportunities across the wider group that has 2 other businesses
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Discounts across shopping, groceries, travel, entertainment, dining, days out, health & beauty and much more!
• On‑site gym
• Medicash
• Long service awards
• Company pension, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, free refreshments, free on‑site parking

Day to Day

• Oversee accurate stock control and management of physical inventory and stock returns, ensuring all movements are accurately captured and maintained in the WMS in real time
• Conduct regular cycle counts, stock reconciliations, and investigations into discrepancies
• Ensure correct recording of inbound receipts, outbound dispatches, returns, and stock adjustments
• Maintain compliance with logistics standards, including handling, storage, and freight preparation
• Manage seasonal or demand‑driven stock fluctuations based on customer forecasts and logistics planning
• Act as the primary liaison for customer stock requirements, forecasts, and inventory visibility whilst maintaining customer‑specific stock rules
• Provide customers with accurate and timely inventory reports, availability updates, and exception alerts while supporting audits, KPI reviews and contractual stock performance obligations
• Work with IT and warehouse operations to resolve system errors, scanning issues, or integration gaps
• Support WMS configuration for new customers, product lines, or storage workflows and assist with WMS enhancement projects
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly stock accuracy and inventory performance reports
• Analyse SKU‑level data to identify slow movers, shrinkage, risk areas and improvement opportunities
• Support demand planning and logistics forecasting with accurate inventory intelligence
• Provide root‑cause analysis for stock issues impacting customer service or operational KPIs
• Train warehouse staff on inventory procedures, WMS functionality, scanning accuracy and stock compliance
• Participate in or lead continuous improvement initiatives (LEAN, 5S, SOP development)
• Support audits (internal, customer, ISO, regulatory) related to stock and warehouse processes

What will you bring?

• Proven experience in logistics, warehousing or supply chain inventory management
• WMS & systems expertise
• Excellent understanding of warehouse processes with the ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with attention to detail
• Experience with inventory audits, KPIs and logistics reporting and knowledge of logistics flow and process
• Ability to work in a fast‑moving, customer‑driven environment
• Inventory accuracy & data integrity
• Continuous improvement mindset

Who are Boughey?

NWF Group comprises of 3 key businesses: NWF Fuels, NWF Agriculture & Boughey Distribution. Employing over 1,400 colleagues across the group, we encourage and empower our people to progress and move fluidly through the group, meaning the sky really is the limit when you join us!

What makes Boughey Distribution different?

We store and transport food in a way that is best for our customers, people, communities and the planet! Boasting a 60‑year heritage we are committed to on‑going investment in our facilities, vehicles, systems and our people. We have more than 1.5 million square feet of warehouse space alongside 160 trucks & 365 trailers, and we want you to be a part of it!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.