CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers worldwide. With a presence in 170+ countries and over 110,000 employees, we are a leading 3PL.
YOUR ROLE
As an Inventory Operations Manager in our Derby e‑commerce distribution centre, you will lead and strengthen inventory accuracy, control and integrity within a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. Your work will protect customer service, operational performance and cost efficiency, ensuring inventory loss is minimised and fulfilment is optimised.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
* Take ownership of inventory accuracy across all storage, picking and transfer locations, ensuring system and physical stock alignment at all times.
* Lead daily ICQA operations, including cycle counting, problem‑solve activity and defect investigation, and continuously improve standard work.
* Support and prepare for internal and external audits, ensuring full compliance with inventory, security, quality and loss‑prevention requirements.
* Lead root‑cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, write‑offs and loss events, identifying systemic issues and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
* Coach and develop colleagues, building capability, driving engagement and embedding a strong “right‑first‑time” culture within the function.
* Track and report key KPIs, including accuracy, defects, write‑offs and compliance, and provide clear insight and recommendations to senior leadership.
* Drive continuous improvement, enhancing inventory control, accuracy and efficiency, and support operational change, system updates and layout changes from an inventory perspective.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
* Proven experience managing inventory control or ICQA functions within a high‑volume logistics or e‑commerce environment.
* Strong track record of investigating discrepancies and driving effective root‑cause resolution.
* Experience leading teams in structured, KPI‑driven operational settings and delivering consistent performance outcomes.
* Excellent analytical and operational capability developed through inventory control, supported by a solid understanding of inventory accuracy, cycle counting and defect management processes.
* Confidence working with inventory, WMS and performance data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
* Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills across operational and support teams.
* Ability to challenge constructively and influence others to drive resolution and continuous improvement.
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
* Competitive annual leave entitlement with a vacation‑buy scheme.
* Pension and life assurance.
* Access to an employee benefits platform with discounts across retail, travel and hospitality.
* Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.
CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status. Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right‑to‑work checks for the UK and Ireland.
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