Description
Supply Chain Inventory Manager - Hatfield (Hybrid)
Here at Ocado Logistics it's our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience for our partners -developing groundbreaking technology, opening multiple sites at an accelerating rate, and engaging in exciting new business partnerships around the world -changing the way the world shops, for good.
We are the beating heart of our UK business, with a network of cutting-edge warehouses and offices across the country that optimise the experience and use our proprietary technology across the supply chain to deliver an exceptional shopping experience. At the same time, we offer bags of opportunity for our employees and a career that ensures no two days are ever the same.
About the role:
We wouldn't be able to positively impact the way the world shops without our passionate team members -who keep our business running, our vans delivering, our customers' products picked and packed, and our technology operating at its best.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Inventory Manager to join our Supply Chain Network team in Hatfield.
This role is at the heart of ensuring the right products are in the right place at the right time. You'll oversee inventory management across our national distribution centre (NDC), ensuring supplier performance, efficient stock movement, and delivery of key KPIs such as availability, waste reduction, and customer fulfilment.
As a Supply Chain Inventory Manager, you will:
* Use your analytical and organisational skills to manage the ordering process across the NDC assortment at SKU level - ensuring smooth product flow from suppliers to our Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs).
* Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, 3PL providers, and internal teams to optimise supply chain efficiency.
* Use data and systems intelligence to achieve key performance targets around availability, waste, and fulfilment.
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and supplier collaboration.
* Work closely with internal stakeholders to support new site launches, seasonal planning, and promotional activity.
To be successful as a Supply Chain Inventory Manager, you'll bring:
* Previous experience in supply chain, demand or inventory planning within an FMCG, retail, or logistics environment.
* Strong analytical and Excel skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
* Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
* A proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach -able to work independently and under pressure.
* A commercial mindset and a passion for improving processes, systems, and outcomes for customers.
What you can expect to receive in return:
At Ocado, we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. You'll find a safe, collaborative atmosphere that's as fresh as our produce, alongside an award-winning recognition programme and a benefits package designed to help you thrive.
Including:
* Flexible work: Enjoy 30 days of 'work from anywhere' for better work-life balance.
* Wellbeing support: Access to dedicated wellbeing apps and our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Generous leave: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after 5 years, with an option to buy more.
* Pension plan: Up to 7% employer contribution matching.
* Private medical cover and life assurance.
* Family-friendly benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
* Cycle to Work and interest-free travel loans.
* Free shuttle bus services to key sites.
* Share schemes and 15% discount.
Join Ocado Logistics today and become part of a culture that wholeheartedly values and supports your wellbeing throughout every stage of your career.
Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and makes every effort to ensure all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, disability or union membership status.