Stock & Planning Manager

Jobtailor; Harlow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Inventory & Planning Leader in the United Kingdom to own end-to-end inventory and resource planning across the operation. You will develop and implement stock control processes, analyze demand patterns, and drive improvements to planning frameworks while leading the stock and planning team.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced analytical skills and extensive experience with Warehouse Management Systems and Excel, enabling effective labour forecasting and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management, stock control or workforce planning within a fast-paced logistics or supply chain environment.
• Strong leadership capability.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong systems knowledge, including Warehouse Management Systems and advanced Excel capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of inventory and resource planning across the operation.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve stock control processes and planning frameworks.
• Analyze stock performance, demand patterns and operational trends.
• Lead and develop the stock and planning team.
• Manage labour planning and forecasting.

Skills

Inventory management

Stock control

Workforce planning

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Warehouse systems

Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of inventory and resource planning across the operation
• Develop, implement and continuously improve stock control processes and planning frameworks
• Analyze stock performance, demand patterns and operational trends
• Lead and develop the stock and planning team
• Manage labour planning and forecasting

Requirements

• Proven experience in inventory management, stock control or workforce planning within a fast-paced logistics or supply chain environment
• Strong leadership capability
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong systems knowledge, including Warehouse Management Systems and advanced Excel capability
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in inventory management and stock control, with a strong focus on developing and improving planning frameworks. Proven ability to lead teams and manage stakeholder relationships effectively in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Tools & Technologies

• Warehouse Management Systems
• Excel