Inventory Specialist

Inventory & Supply Chain Professional with experience in inventory management, demand forecasting, stock replenishment, and purchase order management within a global organisation. Skilled in analysing stock levels, coordinating with international suppliers, and ensuring efficient inventory control while working collaboratively across UK and European teams.

What’s in it for you?

• Work hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5:30pm, Friday 9am - 3pm
• 22 days holiday, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays

Other benefits following completion of probation:

• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Private Medical
• Car Scheme eligibility

Inventory Specialist Responsibilities:

• Manage inventory levels to ensure product availability and agreed service level targets are achieved.
• Monitor and resolve back orders, minimising supply disruptions and improving stock availability.
• Carry out demand forecasting and inventory planning to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Place and expedite purchase orders with UK and international suppliers.
• Review stock against safety stock levels and implement replenishment plans where required.
• Monitor open purchase orders, confirming supplier acknowledgements and delivery schedules.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Liaise with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure compliance with operational, shipping, and customs procedures.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain accurate supplier records and reporting
• Reconcile and approve supplier invoices using ERP systems.
• Analyse inventory data to identify trends, improve stock control, and support continuous process improvements.
• Ensure all inventory and purchasing activities are completed in line with company procedures and KPIs.

Inventory Specialist Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in an inventory, supply chain, purchasing or stock control environment.
• Good understanding of inventory management and supply chain processes.
• Experience with demand forecasting, stock planning and replenishment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills, with excellent numerical ability.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Confident IT user with experience of Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to use initiative to resolve problems.
• A collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.