Inventory Manager
Reference: DHacs1866
Location: Salford
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Inventory Manager to join a growing operations team within a manufacturing and technology‑led environment. This is a key role responsible for the end‑to‑end management of inventory across the business, ensuring accuracy, availability, and efficient flow of materials.
You will lead a small stores team and play a vital role in supporting production, improving processes, and maintaining high standards across goods receipt, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch operations.
This is a varied position that combines strategic oversight with day‑to‑day operational involvement on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of inventory accuracy, integrity, and availability across all stock locations
- Maintain optimal stock levels to support production and service requirements
- Implement and enforce inventory policies and controls, including stock handling, labeling, and traceability
- Oversee receipt, checking, and system booking of all inbound materials
- Ensure discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly
- Manage storage systems to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Lead daily stores activities including material issuing, picking, packing, and dispatch
- Ensure accurate documentation and timely order fulfilment
- Maintain control of high‑value and traceable items
- Manage end‑to‑end spare parts order processing from picking lists
- Ensure accuracy, on‑time delivery, and effective communication of shortages
- Continuously improve picking efficiency and processes
- Develop and manage a robust cycle counting programme
- Lead periodic stocktakes and investigate variances
- Ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal controls
About You
Essential:
- Proven experience in inventory or stores management within a manufacturing or industrial setting
- Strong understanding of inventory control principles and stock accuracy methods
- Experience leading or supervising a small warehouse/stores team
- Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Excel for reporting and analysis
Desirable:
- Experience with warehouse management systems, barcoding, or scanning solutions
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. 5S, lean practices)
- Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain)
Inventory Manager
Reference: DHacs1866Location: SalfordSalary: £38,000 – £40,000 per annumJob Type: Full‑time, Permanent
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Inventory Manager to join a growing operations team within a manufacturing and technology‑led environment. This is a key role responsible for the end‑to‑end management of inventory across the business, ensuring accuracy, availability, and efficient flow of materials.
You will lead a small stores team and play a vital role in supporting production, improving processes, and maintaining high standards across goods receipt, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch operations.
This is a varied position that combines strategic oversight with day‑to‑day operational involvement on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of inventory accuracy, integrity, and availability across all stock locations
- Maintain optimal stock levels to support production and service requirements
- Implement and enforce inventory policies and controls, including stock handling, labeling, and traceability
- Oversee receipt, checking, and system booking of all inbound materials
- Ensure discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly
- Manage storage systems to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Lead daily stores activities including material issuing, picking, packing, and dispatch
- Ensure accurate documentation and timely order fulfilment
- Maintain control of high‑value and traceable items
- Manage end‑to‑end spare parts order processing from picking lists
- Ensure accuracy, on‑time delivery, and effective communication of shortages
- Continuously improve picking efficiency and processes
- Develop and manage a robust cycle counting programme
- Lead periodic stocktakes and investigate variances
- Ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal controls
About You
Essential:
- Proven experience in inventory or stores management within a manufacturing or industrial setting
- Strong understanding of inventory control principles and stock accuracy methods
- Experience leading or supervising a small warehouse/stores team
- Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Excel for reporting and analysis
Desirable:
- Experience with warehouse management systems, barcoding, or scanning solutions
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. 5S, lean practices)
- Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain)
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