Senior Inventory & Logistics Process Manager
Location: UK – Remote
Contract Length: 18 months (Fixed Term)
Role Purpose
The Senior Inventory & Logistics Process Manager is responsible for leading finished goods inventory governance, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and process excellence across the logistics network. The role blends hands‑on inventory leadership with process optimisation and internal consulting across Logistics, Finance, Manufacturing, S&OP, and DTS.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Governance & Control
- Own month‑end inventory control, reconciliations, and financial accuracy.
- Safeguard stock integrity, including obsolete, blocked, and disposal processes.
- Lead DAF/WAF processes and ensure alignment with financial accruals.
- Monitor and improve key inventory KPIs.
Standard Work & Operational Excellence
- Execute and improve standard inventory controls.
- Ensure compliance and audit readiness across the EMEA logistics network.
- Act as escalation point for inventory and system issues.
Process, Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Identify and lead inventory & logistics process improvements.
- Apply LEAN methodologies.
- Lead business requirements, testing, and integration for enhancements.
- Provide high‑level SAP inventory expertise.
Training & Capability Development
- Develop and deliver training for key users.
- Support capability uplift across logistics teams.
Projects & Transformation
- Support strategic projects and ERP transformations (e.g., Aurora/SAP).
- Contribute to testing, change adoption, and readiness planning.
Experience & Skills
- 8+ years in logistics, supply chain, inventory management, or controlling.
- Strong SAP inventory experience.
- Proven process improvement leadership.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Advanced analytics (Excel, PowerPoint).
Education
- Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent.
- Fluent English; other languages beneficial.