Inventory Manager

Salary: £50,000 per annum
Location: Chesterfield 

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to take ownership of inventory, warehouse operations and inbound/outbound logistics within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused role for someone who can lead teams, optimise stock levels and material flow, control logistics costs and ensure products are available and delivered efficiently to meet customer demand.

• Lead day-to-day inventory and warehouse operations, including goods-in, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including transport planning and vehicle utilisation.
• Maintain accurate inventory and achieve optimum stock levels.
• Optimise warehouse layout, space utilisation and material flow.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing and Planning to align stock and delivery requirements.
• Monitor and control inventory, warehouse, labour and transport costs.
• Lead, train and develop warehouse supervisors and operatives.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, damages and delivery issues.
• Drive continuous improvement through Kanban, PI counts and improved inventory processes.
• Ensure high standards of health & safety and operational compliance.
• Maintain accurate inventory data through WMS/ERP systems.

You will have proven experience in inventory, warehouse or logistics management within a manufacturing environment, with strong leadership and commercial awareness.

Essential:

• Proven experience in Inventory/Warehouse Management.
• Strong understanding of inventory and stock control.
• Experience managing inbound/outbound logistics and transport.
• Experience using WMS or ERP systems.
• Strong people-management and leadership skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial mindset with a focus on cost, efficiency and service.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver against tight deadlines.

Experience with Lean, Kanban, cycle/PI counting and continuous improvement would be advantageous.

• Inventory accuracy and stock optimisation.
• On-time delivery and dispatch.
• Pick rates and order accuracy.
• RFT and service levels.
• Transport cost per delivery.
• Warehouse space utilisation and productivity.
• Labour and logistics cost control.

• £50,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a key operational function within a growing manufacturing business.
• Company pension.
• On-site parking.

If you are an experienced Inventory Manager who can lead people, optimise stock and improve operational performance, we want to hear from you.