Inventory Officer in Newton Hill, City and Borough of Wakefield

Inventory Officer

Wakefield | 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract | £37,000

Jackson Hogg are delighted to be partnered with a leading international manufacturing business in Wakefield in the recruitment of an Inventory Officer on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced supply chain function where you'll play a key role in inventory planning, stock control and supply coordination. Working closely with operations, customer service, sales and logistics teams, you'll help ensure product availability while maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

A key deliverable of this role is to contribute positively to changes in systems, processes and ways of working as the business continues to evolve.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Planning, Replenishment & Supply Coordination

• Review inventory levels and determine replenishment requirements to maintain product availability.
• Maintain stock levels in line with customer demand, forecasts and business priorities.
• Identify, investigate and escalate shortages, excess stock, slow-moving inventory and supply risks.
• Coordinate inventory movements with suppliers, warehouses, logistics providers and manufacturing facilities.
• Monitor inbound deliveries and prioritise requirements to meet customer commitments.
• Manage stock transfers between locations to optimise inventory availability.
• Review forecast performance and support continuous forecast improvement activities.
• Collaborate with wider supply chain, operations and customer-facing teams to communicate inventory risks and support business requirements.

Inventory Control & Compliance

• Maintain accurate inventory records and transactions within the ERP system.
• Manage inventory movements including receipting, transfers, adjustments and stock conversions.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and supplier-related queries.
• Monitor damaged and slow-moving stock, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Ensure all inventory documentation and compliance records are accurate and maintained.
• Produce accurate inventory reports and support effective inventory governance.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Analyse inventory performance data, highlighting risks, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the implementation of new systems, processes and reporting requirements.
• Take ownership of work quality and accuracy, escalating exceptions where necessary.
• Act as a positive contributor to change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop strong working relationships across the business and contribute to a collaborative culture.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience within inventory, stock control, materials planning or supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using ERP systems and inventory management processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.

Desirable

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Supply chain qualification (or working towards one).
• Experience within manufacturing, process, chemical or industrial environments.

Please Note:

Due to the immediate requirement of this position, applications are particularly welcomed from candidates who are immediately available or available at short notice.