Head of Distribution and Inventory

Ohme; Pennhurst (PA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme 4x salary

Income Protection

Ride to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Eye Test every 2 years

Job summary

Ohme is seeking a Head of Distribution and Inventory to lead our international distribution, warehousing and stock planning so we can meet demand across markets. You will own relationships with warehouse partners and third-party logistics providers, and ensure service levels, costs and stock accuracy are driven by clear metrics.

This hybrid role can be based in our London office or Chester warehouse, with three days in the office each week.

Qualifications

• 10+ years senior leadership in international distribution and inventory management.
• Experience managing third-party logistics and warehouse partners.
• Strong knowledge of stock control, forecasting, returns and inventory reporting.
• Experience with import/export processes, customs and multi-market compliance.
• Proficient in WMS and ERP platforms (e.g. Odoo) and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead international distribution, warehousing and inventory strategy.
• Manage warehouse and logistics partners against agreed service levels and KPIs.
• Own stock planning, accuracy, availability and control.
• Manage returns, consignment stock, refurbishment and disposal of returned stock.
• Report performance, drive improvements and hold teams accountable.

Skills

Senior leadership

International distribution

Inventory management

3PL management

Forecasting & stock control

ERP/WMS experience

Import/Export knowledge

Stakeholder leadership

Excel advanced

People leadership

Tools

Odoo

WMS

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Ohme is on a mission to accelerate the global transition to clean, affordable energy. We do that by serving as an integrated hardware and software smart-grid platform, focused on the residential EV charging market.

The worlds of energy, transport and artificial intelligence are colliding and Ohme is at the heart of this new era. By using technology and data integrations to connect cars, chargers, people, energy providers and more, Ohme has a powerful platform that puts the consumer at the core.

Ohme has been selling its chargers to consumers since mid 2019 and has had exponential growth since. We are now operating in multiple countries and have partnerships with the likes of VW, Mercedes, Octopus Energy, and other innovative brands.

We are scaling up the business and are building out the team for rapid growth. If you’re interested joining a fast-growing cleantech venture on a data and AI-first journey to speed up the global transition to clean, affordable energy, read on!

Ohme is looking for a Head of Distribution and Inventory to lead the efficient movement and availability of products across our international markets. You will take ownership of our distribution network, warehouse partners, stock control and returns processes. This senior role will ensure that service, cost, inventory and partner performance are managed through clear metrics and accountability. You will help build a scalable, reliable supply chain that supports Ohme’s continued growth.

This is a hybrid role (3 days a week in the office) and can be based either in our London office or our Chester warehouse.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead international distribution, warehousing and inventory strategy.
• Manage warehouse and logistics partners against agreed service levels and KPIs.
• Own stock planning, accuracy, availability and control.
• Manage returns, consignment stock, refurbishment and disposal of returned stock.
• Report performance, drive improvements and hold teams accountable.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years proven senior leadership in international distribution, and inventory management.
• Experience managing third-party logistics and warehouse partners.
• Strong knowledge of stock control, forecasting, returns and inventory reporting.
• Track record of improving KPIs, cost, service and stock accuracy.
• Experience with import/export processes, customs and multi-market compliance.
• Proficient in WMS and ERP platforms (e.g. Odoo) and advanced Excel; experience with warehouse automation technologies is advantageous.
• Clear communicator with strong commercial judgement, stakeholder management and people leadership.

Benefits

You’ll get to work in a fast-paced and rapidly growing scale-up with global ambitions that is cutting edge, passionate about sustainability and seeks to make the world a better place.

Our benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme with death in service benefit of 4x salary
• Income Protection Scheme for long term illness
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Payroll Giving Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan to spread cost of travel over 12 months
• Eye Test every 2 years

Ohme is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We actively seek out a diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed and to feel included.