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We are looking for someone who understands how inventory accuracy, demand forecasting, operational efficiency and customer delivery performance work together to drive business success.\nDuties & Responsibilities\nYou will take responsibility for optimising operational performance across inventory management, inbound logistics, outbound distribution, demand planning and customer order fulfilment.\n\nYour ability to interpret operational data, identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements will be central to your success.\n\nYOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nLead end-to-end warehouse, inventory and distribution operations, ensuring efficient inbound and outbound material flows\n\nDrive inventory accuracy, stock optimisation and effective working capital management\n\nDevelop demand forecasts and replenishment strategies to minimise stockouts and excess inventory\n\nManage third-party logistics providers and transport partners to ensure consistent on-time, in-full (OTIF) 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