Inventory Manager

Inventory Manager
£40,000 - £43,000 per annum + Bonus
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Do you have a passion for accuracy, efficiency, and leading people through change? Our client is a fast-moving FMCG distribution business seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee inbound operations and stock integrity across the warehouse. This is a pivotal role in ensuring our customers receive the right product, at the right time, every time.

The Role

As Inventory Manager, you will take responsibility for stock accuracy, goods-in, and replenishment processes, ensuring inventory levels are maintained with minimal loss, waste, or error. You will lead and motivate your team to deliver operational excellence, while building trust, driving performance, and embedding a culture of accountability and improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the inbound and replenishment functions to ensure smooth and accurate flow of goods.
• Ensuring stock integrity through rigorous inventory controls, cycle counts, and system accuracy.
• Leading, coaching, and developing warehouse teams to consistently improve performance and output.
• Driving continuous improvement in inventory management processes and systems.
• Supporting change management initiatives to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Collaborating with procurement, sales, transport, and operations to meet service levels and customer demand.
• Promoting a safe, compliant, and high-performing working environment.

About You

We're looking for a leader who combines technical inventory expertise with strong people skills. Calm, methodical, and approachable, you'll have the ability to inspire confidence and trust, while challenging your team to achieve more.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in inventory or stock management within FMCG, logistics, or distribution.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and develop teams.
• A track record in improving stock accuracy and inbound processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience in change management and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

If you're driven by precision and motivated by leading people to be their best, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact.

Apply today and help us take our inbound and inventory operations to the next level.

About Cast UK

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com.