Job vacancy - Inventory Manager
Position: Inventory Manager
Reference: DHacs1866
Location: Salford
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
Inventory Manager
Location: Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Inventory Manager to join a growing operations team within a manufacturing and technology-led environment. This is a key role responsible for the end-to-end management of inventory across the business, ensuring accuracy, availability, and efficient flow of materials.
You will lead a small Stores team and play a vital role in supporting production, improving processes, and maintaining high standards across goods receipt, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch operations.
This is a varied position that combines strategic oversight with day-to-day operational involvement on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management & Control
1. Take ownership of inventory accuracy, integrity, and availability across all stock locations
2. Maintain optimal stock levels to support production and service requirements
3. Implement and enforce inventory policies and controls, including stock handling, labelling, and traceability
Goods In & Stock Handling
4. Oversee receipt, checking, and system booking of all inbound materials
5. Ensure discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly
6. Manage storage systems to improve efficiency and accuracy
Stores Operations
7. Lead daily stores activities including material issuing, picking, packing, and dispatch
8. Ensure accurate documentation and timely order fulfilment
9. Maintain control of high-value and traceable items
Spare Parts Fulfilment
10. Manage end-to-end spare parts order processing from picking lists
11. Ensure accuracy, on-time delivery, and effective communication of shortages
12. Continuously improve picking efficiency and processes
Stock Control & Audits
13. Develop and manage a robust cycle counting programme
14. Lead periodic stocktakes and investigate variances
15. Ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal controls
About You
Essential:
16. Proven experience in inventory or stores management within a manufacturing or industrial setting
17. Strong understanding of inventory control principles and stock accuracy methods
18. Experience leading or supervising a small warehouse/stores team
19. Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Excel for reporting and analysis
Desirable:
20. Experience with warehouse management systems, barcoding, or scanning solutions
21. Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. 5S, lean practices)
22. Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain)
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