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Inventory Manager
Inventory Manager – Dual Site (Corby & Hammers Hall)
About the Role
Arvato is a global leader in supply chain management and e-commerce 3PL solutions, serving industries including Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive, and Publishing. With 20,000+ employees across 100+ locations, we thrive on collaboration, respect, commitment, and curiosity—offering growth, contribution, and global impact. This is a chance to shape modern logistics while supporting a high-performance team.
Key Responsibilities
As the Inventory Manager, you’ll lead stock management across two sites (Corby and Hammers Hall), ensuring strategic efficiency, accuracy, and operational excellence. Key duties include:
- Strategic Inventory Planning
- Develop and implement long-term inventory strategies (12-month forecasting)
- Optimise stock allocation (e.g., AutoStore, racking, pallet storage)
- Align inventory with operational needs and market demand
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Team Leadership & Supervision
- Directly manage two Inventory Supervisors, providing guidance and support
- Ensure robust stock control measures and compliance with standards
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Operational Monitoring & Improvement
- Oversee cycle counting, stocktakes, and accuracy audits
- Maintain high housekeeping and stock control standards
- Drive continuous improvement in inventory processes and KPIs
- Collaborate with Head of Operations and Key Account Managers to streamline workflows
Requirements
We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented team leader with:
- Proven experience in inventory control in a warehousing or logistics environment
- Strong strategic planning and demand forecasting skills
- Experience mentoring staff or managing teams in a warehouse setting
- A deep understanding of warehouse systems (WMS, storage solutions, AutoStore)
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management
- Highly organised, with attention to detail and problem-solving capability
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Salary & Benefits
- £53,000 p.a. plus car allowance
- 40-hour work week, dual-site role (Corby & Hammers Hall)
Benefits Package
- 25 days annual leave (+ 8 bank holidays; additional 5 days purchasable)
- Pension contributions from day one
- Life assurance policy (4x salary payout in the event of death)
- Employee Assistance Programme (confidential support, advice & counselling)
- Employee Discount Scheme via Benefit Hub
- Free parking
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