Inventory manager

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12 month FTC

Hemel Hempstead depot - day shift Monday - Friday 37 hours per week

The Inventory Controller is responsible of overseeing and managing our inventory processes.
This role is responsible for ensuring accurate inventory records, optimizing stock levels, and streamlining warehouse operations. The duties include conducting regular stock takes, analysing inventory data, and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

About the Role

• Inventory Control: Oversee day-to-day inventory operations, ensuring accurate stock levels are maintained and discrepancies are identified and addressed promptly.
• Stock Replenishment: Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely stock replenishment, preventing stockouts and overstock situations.
• Data Management: Use the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to accurately track inventory movements, maintain precise records, and ensure system data integrity.
• Team Leadership: Manage, guide, and develop the inventory team to ensure the effective execution of inventory-related tasks and foster continuous improvement.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and present detailed inventory reports, analysing stock trends, turnover rates, and areas for process optimization.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in inventory processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall stock management.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure that inventory handling, storage, and related processes comply with all health and safety regulations.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with logistics, procurement, and other operational teams to ensure smooth and efficient stock flow across the distribution centre.

What we can offer you

Not only do we offer free onsite parking and competitive salary but you'll also have access to:

• Company funded Health Cash Plan - providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
• 5% match pension
• 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme
• 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan
• Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme

About you

• A deep foundational knowledge of warehouse operations
• Ability to see the bigger picture and make decisions under pressure
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy: To ensure precise inventory records and minimize errors.
• Ability to work closely with an outside party.
• Highly organised with strong time-management skills
• Proficiency in inventory management software: To efficiently manage inventory data and generate reports.
• Knowledge of supply chain and logistics processes: To understand the flow of goods and optimize inventory levels.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to inventory control: To ensure safe and compliant warehouse operations.
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Excel / Word / PP)

About us

Smiths News is the UK's largest news wholesaler. Our colleagues serve 23,000 retailers every day of the year, operating from 33 distribution centres.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us. We are working together to build and shape a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is dedicated to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.