Supply Chain Inventory Manager

Ocado Logistics; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Hatfield is seeking a Supply Chain Inventory Manager to oversee inventory management across their National Distribution Centre. This role involves supplier management and ensuring product availability, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel required. The position offers flexible hybrid working along with a range of employee benefits including holiday, pension, and medical insurance.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

25 days holiday

Pension plan with 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.
• Strong analytical skills with confidence in using Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the ordering process across the NDC assortment.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Use data to achieve KPIs around availability and customer fulfilment.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Excel

Job description

Supply Chain Inventory Manager | Hybrid | Hatfield | Demand Planning | FMCG

Please note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract.

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.

About the Role

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.

About You

• 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.

What We Offer

• 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.