Inventory Manager
Hybrid – Minimum 3 days on-site at our Kendal Distribution Centre
39 hours per week
£51,500 per annum
Join Lakeland as our Inventory Manager and lead the way in delivering outstanding inventory management across our supply chain.
At Lakeland, we’re known for our commitment to excellence and innovation in homeware retail. As we continue to evolve and grow, we’re looking for an experienced Inventory Manager to join our Supply Chain Leadership Team and take ownership of our inventory operations at the Kendal Distribution Centre.
About the Role
You’ll be responsible for leading the Inventory Team and managing the full inventory lifecycle to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Working cross-functionally with Distribution, Buying & Merchandising, Stores, Customer Services, Finance, IT, and the People Team, you will play a key role in driving our supply chain strategy forward.
Key Responsibilities
•Lead the inventory function, overseeing stock value, integrity, and accuracy across the supply chain
•Build collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver inventory solutions aligned with business goals
•Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, HMRC and regulatory standards within the inventory function
•Recruit, coach, and manage a high-performing Inventory Team
•Drive improvement initiatives and champion continuous improvement aligned with Lakeland’s supply chain strategy
•Establish and maintain clear roles and responsibilities (RACIs) to support effective stock and labour management in the warehouse
•Act as a role model for Lakeland’s values and behaviours, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence
What We’re Looking For
Knowledge & Experience
1. Proven senior-level experience in inventory management within a retail and omnichannel environment
2. In-depth understanding of inventory processes, stock control, and warehouse management systems
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and negotiation abilities
4. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams
Key Capabilities
5. Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, coach and motivate teams
6. High level of commercial acumen and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
7. Confident influencing skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business
About Lakeland
Founded in the early 60s, with the same strong values of quality and customer care now as when we first started. From selling plastic bags for home freezing from the Rayner family garage in Windermere, to over 4000 kitchen and home products today, Lakeland has grown to the extent that we now send out thousands of parcels a day from our Kendal despatch centre, and we have stores nationwide, stretching from Aberdeen to Exeter, with more in the pipeline.
Benefits
There are many benefits to being part of the Lakeland team. Other than being part of a huge and happy working family, our colleagues are rewarded with a competitive salary, discretionary bonus scheme and a group personal pension plan.
There are 29 days’ paid holiday (including bank holidays) and generous discounts on our products. We offer a great retail environment, and the chance to be part of a team who like to work and socialise together.