Inventory Manager

The Inventory Manager will be responsible for managing stores and inventory operations within a large industrial environment. The role will oversee stock control warehouse processes team performance ERP data accuracy compliance reporting and continuous improvement across maintenance spares materials PPE and related inventory categories.

• Manage daily stores and inventory operations including receipts issues returns and planned orders.
  
• Maintain accurate stock records systems and inventory processes.
  
• Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages overstocking and slow-moving inventory.
  
• Investigate and resolve stock variances in a timely manner.
  
• Ensure stock items are correctly categorized maintained and reordered when required.
  
• Coordinate stock takes cycle counts and inventory audits.
  
• Manage warehouse layout storage practices housekeeping and space utilization.
  
• Ensure compliance with safety quality SHERQ and legal requirements.
  
• Maintain accurate ERP data and support improvements to inventory processes.
  
• Prepare reports on stock value obsolete items slow-moving stock usage trends and KPIs.
  
• Monitor departmental costs budgets and expense-related queries.
  
• Lead and support store supervisors store personnel and related team members.
  
• Drive performance training accountability and continuous improvement across the team.
  
• Work closely with procurement production maintenance quality and finance teams.
  
• Support sustainability and waste-reduction initiatives within stock handling and storage.
  

• Degree or Diploma in Logistics Supply Chain Warehousing Operations or a related field.
  
• 510 years experience in inventory stores or warehouse management.
  
• Experience within an industrial manufacturing chemical mining or process environment advantageous.
  
• Strong knowledge of stock control warehouse operations planning and forecasting.
  
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft D365 experience advantageous.
  
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
  
• Knowledge of ISO standards OHSACT SHERQ and safety compliance preferred.
  
• Proven leadership experience managing supervisors or operational teams.
  
• Strong reporting problem-solving planning and communication skills.
  
• Hands-on management style with strong attention to detail.
  
• Ability to manage stock accuracy compliance cost control and operational efficiency.