NDC Inventory Manager
Location: Hybrid – Hatfield (Trident Place) & Work from Home
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (15 months)– Full time (Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm)
We’re looking for a proactive NDC Inventory Manager to join our Supply Chain Network team. In this role, you’ll manage SKU-level orders into and out of our National Distribution Centre, working closely with suppliers, operational teams, and commercial partners to ensure optimal product availability, waste reduction, and fulfilment.
You’ll play a central role in promotional, seasonal, and new site planning, as well as driving process improvements and enhancing supplier collaboration. You’ll be joining a supportive team, with a structured onboarding and handover period.
You will be:
* Managing inventory from suppliers into the NDC and from the NDC to Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs).
* Using demand forecasting, data analysis, and planning skills to meet availability, waste, and fulfilment KPIs.
* Building strong relationships with suppliers, demand planners, and internal stakeholders.
* Optimising delivery schedules, managing SLAs, and supporting promotional/seasonal events.
* Identifying and delivering process improvements to enhance supply chain systems and practices.
About you:
* Proven experience in inventory management within FMCG, e-commerce, or a similar fast-paced supply chain environment.
* Strong analytical and Excel skills with high attention to detail.
* Able to work effectively with multiple stakeholders to influence and improve performance.
* Organised, adaptable, and confident making decisions independently.
Interview process:
* Stage 1: Virtual interview with Hiring Manager, Jack Saggers + additional panel member(s)
* Stage 2: Virtual interview with Jack + additional panel member(s)
Our interviews will consist of a blend of technical, situational & behavioural based questions.
Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential
employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour,
nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age or disability or union membership status.
What you can expect in return:
* Flexible work policy – up to 30 days per year from anywhere.
* 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years) + option to buy more.
* Private Medical Insurance and wellbeing support.
* Pension scheme with up to 7% employer match.
* Family-friendly leave and benefits.
* Share schemes, shopping discounts, free shuttle buses, and more.