Inventory Manager / Inventory Manageress

Job Opportunity: Inventory Manager

W Talent is excited to partner with a rapidly expanding UK manufacturer serving the social housing, residential, healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. As a result of continuous growth and investment, including the recent move to a larger manufacturing facility, we are seeking an experienced Inventory Manager who will take charge of stock control, warehouse operations, and inventory processes in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual passionate about creating structure, enhancing visibility, and implementing robust stock management processes. The role offers genuine autonomy and the chance to make a measurable impact within a business experiencing rapid transformation.

The Role

Reporting to senior leadership, the Inventory Manager will oversee inventory accuracy, warehouse control, and stock management across the manufacturing operation. Leading a small team in the warehouse and dispatch, you will focus on improving inventory visibility, reducing waste, establishing stronger controls, and implementing best practice processes to support operational performance and customer delivery. This position is ideal for someone who excels in environments where they can build and enhance systems from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage inventory, warehouse, and dispatch operations
• Manage and develop a team of 5 direct reports
• Enhance inventory accuracy, stock visibility, and control processes
• Drive reductions in excess, obsolete, and non-conforming stock
• Implement effective stock control methodologies and visual management systems
• Improve warehouse organization, material flow, and inventory processes
• Support the implementation and optimization of MRP / inventory management systems
• Introduce and maintain Kanban, visual management, and process controls
• Collaborate closely with production and operational teams to ensure material availability and continuity of supply
• Monitor inbound and outbound stock movements to support production and customer delivery
• Ensure robust reporting and KPI tracking across inventory performance

Key Skills

• Proven experience as an Inventory Manager, Stock Control Manager, Warehouse Manager, or in Materials Management
• Demonstrated success in reducing stock levels and improving inventory accuracy
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong understanding of MRP / ERP systems
• Experience in implementing stock controls, visual management, and process improvements
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Analytical and data-driven approach to inventory performance
• Experience implementing Kanban systems
• Knowledge of warehouse and transport/logistics operations
• Experience supporting fast-paced manufacturing operations
• Exposure to timber, construction products, industrial, or engineered manufacturing environments

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of up to £55,000
• Core working hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Pension scheme
• 28 days of holidays including bank holidays - unlimited holiday allowance
• Additional company benefits
• A genuine opportunity to shape and improve inventory operations during a period of exciting growth

If you are an improvement-focused Inventory Manager looking to build structure, enhance stock control, and make a visible impact within a growing manufacturing business, we invite you to apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.