Supply Chain Inventory Manager

Ocado; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online grocery retailer is seeking a Supply Chain Inventory Manager for their National Distribution Centre. You will manage inventory, optimize supplier relationships, and ensure product availability, all while driving process improvements. This position offers a flexible hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, including 25 days of holiday and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing to 27 with 5 years' service

Pension plan with up to 7% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

15% discount on Ocado.com

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, inventory or demand planning within FMCG, retail, or logistics.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Own the ordering process across the NDC assortment, moving stock efficiently.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, 3PL providers, and internal teams.
• Use data and systems intelligence to achieve KPIs around availability and fulfilment.

Skills

Supplier management

Stock ordering

KPI delivery

Process improvement

Strong analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Excellent communication

Job description

We're looking for a Supply Chain Inventory Manager to join our Supply Chain Network team. You'll manage inventory across our National Distribution Centre (NDC), ensuring the right products are in the right place at the right time. This role involves supplier management, stock ordering, KPI delivery, and continuous process improvement. What you'll do:

• Own the ordering process across the NDC assortment, moving stock efficiently from suppliers to CFCs.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, 3PL providers, and internal teams to optimise supply chain performance.
• Use data and systems intelligence to achieve KPIs around availability, waste, and customer fulfilment.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive operational excellence.
• Support new site launches, seasonal planning, and promotional activity.
  Experience in supply chain, inventory or demand planning within FMCG, retail, or logistics.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence using Excel and other systems to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative with the ability to work independently.
• Commercially minded with a passion for process improvement and customer impact.
  At Ocado Logistics, we're changing the way the world shops. With cutting-edge warehouses, innovative technology, and fast-growing partnerships, we deliver an exceptional customer experience - and exciting career opportunities where no two days are ever the same.
  Flexible hybrid working and a collaborative, supportive environment.
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 27 with 5 years' service.
• Pension plan with up to 7% employer contribution matching.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to Work, free shuttle services, share schemes, and 15% discount on Ocado.com.
• Join us and be part of a culture that values your wellbeing, supports your growth, and encourages you to make a real impact.