Inventory Management Process Lead

Job Description

Inventory Management Process Lead

Remote working

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Closing date for applications - Friday 25th July 2025

To support the Head of Supply Chain and Procurement Operations in delivering the process and system improvements identified by the SAP Upgrade and Finance Transformation Programmes and once these are delivered the Inventory Management and Process Lead will own the inventory SOPs and processes to ensure they remain effective and relevant provide training and support and monitor compliance. This role will also provide operational support guidance training and monitoring for hospital inventory management teams and take the lead in the resolution of
general supply chain issues.

What youll do:

• Support the implementation of effective inventory management practices across all hospital inventory that minimise sock levels while ensuring an excellent service and the continued safe operation of the business.

• Develop and implement methods to monitor and report on the effectiveness of the materials management function.

• Develop systems and processes to ensure visibility of stock levels (both owned and consignment).

• Provide training coaching and support to materials management staff ensuring all staff are able to deliver and effective materials management service that is fully compliant with materials management policies and processes.

• Support delivery of inventory management system and process improvements identified by the programmes by contributing to the design of to be process based on inventory management best practice.

• Support the production of associated pathways SOPs process reference guides and work instructions.

• Ensure that any requests for change are assessed for impact and taken to the appropriate governance authority and support the production of Change Impact Assessments.

• Work with the test team to ensure new processes are fully tested and approved before launch.

• Support the production of training materials and the delivery of training as required.

• Support any other ad-hoc requests and activities required by the project teams and Head of Supply Chain and Procurement Operations.

What youll bring:

• 5 years experience in inventory/materials management and/or related financial or operational roles at a senior level.

• Excellent understanding of inventory/materials management principles and their practical application.

• Familiarity with ERP and Inventory Management systems and financial budgeting processes.

• Highly motivated with a can-do/will-do attitude.

• Ability to deal well with ambiguity.

• Hospital stores management experience.

• Good level of self-awareness.

• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint & Outlook)

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels from board to ward.

• Hospital operational management experience.

• Proficient in the use of SAP or similar.

• Development and implementation of inventory and materials policies and processes.

• Delivery of inventory management systems and/or process training to individuals and
  groups.

• Good understanding of bar code scanning.

• Significant involvement in identifying developing and launching inventory management system and process improvements.

• Significant involvement in implementing bar code scanning systems and processes.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to effectively prioritise workload.

• Proven ability to work effectively in both a team environment and autonomously.

• Attention to detail with the ability to produce clear accurate and professional reports.

• Demonstrable project management skills.

Benefits

• 25 Days Leave Bank Holidays

• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period

• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants

• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

• Concerts for Carers

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle2Work scheme available in partnership with Halfords

• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About Us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years experience. We are a global provider operating in 8 countries with 88000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive can do attitude who want to make a difference in their work. Our employees are Ramsay. The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We care.

Its more than what we do its who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And its a belief thats as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

The Ramsay Way culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.