Job Description
Inventory Analyst
Salary: £36k
Bicester – onsite work
Grafton Recruitment is partnering with an established company that is looking for an Inventory Analyst to join their dynamic team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing inventory performance, analysing demand patterns, and ensuring product availability across various sites.
This role requires close collaboration with procurement, sales, and logistics teams to maintain data integrity, streamline replenishment processes, and optimise inventory control.
THE ROLE:
Some of your responsibilities as an Inventory Analyst:
1. Track and assess inventory levels across multiple depots to maintain optimal stock positioning.
2. Analyse purchasing trends, product movement, and supplier lead times to forecast inventory needs and avoid shortages or excess.
3. Perform regular stock audits and resolve discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
4. Coordinate with procurement and vendor teams to manage order fulfilment, delivery timelines, and outstanding items.
5. Ensure data accuracy within enterprise resource planning (ERP) and warehouse management systems (WMS).
6. Identify slow-moving or excess stock and suggest ways to reduce or redistribute it.