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You’ll be responsible for reviewing demand, analysing stock positions, identifying risks early, and working with internal teams to make sure inventory decisions are commercially sound.\nThe right person will be confident working independently, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable using data to make clear recommendations. This is a good opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, taking ownership, and working with stakeholders across sales, finance, operations and supply chain.\nWhat you’ll do\nManaging inventory positions with a clear focus on reducing risk, aged stock and excess inventory \nReviewing forecasts, customer requirements and stock levels to support the right supply decisions \nAnalysing inventory data to identify trends, risks and areas that need action \nProducing and reviewing inventory reports to support decision-making \nChallenging demand where needed to avoid unnecessary stock build \nSupporting actions to protect working capital while maintaining customer service levels \nMonitoring product transitions, end-of-life activity and changes in customer demand \nEscalating risks clearly and following through on agreed actions \nWorking closely with account teams, sales, finance, operations and other internal stakeholders \nSupporting improvements in reporting, process and inventory governance \nWhat you'll need\nWe’re looking for someone who is comfortable taking ownership and does not need to be closely managed day to day. You’ll need to be proactive, confident with data, and able to follow things through properly.\nYou’ll ideally have:\nExperience in inventory planning, supply chain, demand planning or a similar role \nA good understanding of inventory risk, aged stock and working capital impact \nStrong analytical and numerical skills \nGood Excel skills, including working with large data sets \nThe ability to identify risks and recommend practical actions \nConfidence to challenge demand or stock decisions where required \nStrong attention to detail and accuracy \nGood communication and stakeholder management skills \nThe ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities \nA commercially aware approach to inventory decisions \nDesirable experience \nIt would also be helpful if you have experience in any of the following: \nWorking in IT, technology distribution, reseller or electronics environments \nManaging high-SKU or fast-moving product portfolios \nWorking with short product lifecycles or end-of-life stock \nUsing Power BI or other reporting tools \nWorking with customer-specific stock or contractual inventory requirements \nUnderstanding vendor programmes, lead times or supply chain constraints \nWhat success looks like\nSuccess in this role will be measured by how effectively you help reduce inventory risk and support better working capital management.\nThis includes:\nReducing aged and excess stock exposure \nProactively seeking and making process improvements \nIdentifying risks early and driving clear actions \nImproving the accuracy and quality of inventory reporting \nSupporting better demand and stock decisions \nWorking independently and managing priorities effectively \nBuilding strong relationships with key stakeholders \nHelping the business balance customer service, cost and inventory risk \nAbout you\nYou’ll be someone who enjoys working with data but also understands that the value comes from turning that data into action. 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