Senior Inventory Manager – Wolseley Group – Supply Chain
As a Senior Inventory Manager based in our Warwick office, this is a key opportunity to lead and shape inventory operations at scale. You'll be responsible for:
* Overseeing circa 15,000 SKUs, £400m annual spend, and £70m inventory across 200+ suppliers.
* Lead, manage and develop the Inventory Managers, team of 5‑6 direct reports, ensuring all processes are operated consistently and to a high level of quality.
* Effectively utilise Oracle SCM for forecasting and planning to identify exceptions and take appropriate actions to ensure consistency of inventory planning KPIs.
* Monitor and analyse actual performance versus forecast and provide financial analysis, including KPIs, for management decision making.
* Monitor and analyse weekly/monthly/quarterly performance against Demand/Supply plans.
Qualifications
* Extensive experience in inventory management, with strong ERP expertise and advanced Microsoft Office skills.
* Strong analytical skills with a track record of using data and insights to drive inventory decisions and process improvements.
* Proven ability to lead and embed change across supply functions, ensuring smooth transitions and sustained adoption.
* Track record of leading high‑performing teams in dynamic, high‑SKU environments.
* Deep understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain planning in fast‑paced, evolving settings.
* Adept at building trusted, cross‑functional partnerships across Commercial, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and senior leadership.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits.
* Annual leave (increasing with length of service), generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity/adoption leave, and access to a great range of online and high‑street discounts.
* Free access to healthcare, the popular YuLife app, Cycle to Work scheme, and more.
This is a full‑time, permanent role working Monday‑Friday 40 hours a week, with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week.
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