Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Northampton NN4 9BD with expected UK travel to other sites within the network
At DHL Supply Chain, we don't just move goods—we connect businesses, customers, and communities through exceptional, dependable, and innovative logistics. As our new Network Stock & Inventory Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving accuracy, efficiency, and risk mitigation across the Network, spanning five high‑performing sites. This is an exciting opportunity to take full ownership of network-wide inventory integrity, lead multidisciplinary teams, and influence operational success across a major national retailer partnership. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy shaping new processes, and want to make a measurable impact every day, this role is your next challenge.
✅WHAT YOU'LL DO
* Overseeing and managing the full inventory process to maintain optimal, accurate, and reliable stock levels across all sites.
* Leading, planning, and reporting on the activities of Inventory, Quality, and Admin teams—ensuring delivery against customer expectations and operational KPIs.
* Driving risk management procedures, ensuring full traceability while mitigating inventory loss both at individual site level and across the wider network.
* Championing change management and system optimisation, enhancing site processes and operational ways of working.
* Implementing best practice and innovative solutions designed to elevate performance, strengthen accuracy, and reduce inventory variance.
✅THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO
* A strong background in stock or inventory management, ideally within a complex or fast‑paced environment.
* Proven experience managing large and complex data/files with accuracy and confidence.
* Experience of building and maintaining good customer relationships
* A self‑motivated individual, capable of operating independently and taking initiative.
* Comfortable travelling across the network to support operational delivery and team performance.
✅WHY JOIN US?
* Free parking and on-site canteen
* 33 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
* Discretionary bonus based on performance
* We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
* Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
* Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
* Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
* Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
* Visit to learn more
✅WHO WE ARE
We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.
✅BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.
As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.
Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 2nd February 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.
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