National Inventory Manager

Manchester

£500 - £550 per day

UK travel required

6-month contract

Are you ready to lead strategic demand planning and optimise inventory across multiple sites? Our client, a reputable organisation in the engineering sector, is hiring for a talented National Inventory Manager to oversee their stock control operations from their Manchester base, with UK travel to other sites.

What you'll be doing:
* Lead demand forecasting and order planning with cross-functional teams to prevent stockouts and overstocking, balancing cost and responsiveness.
* Design and maintain stock management systems, ERP processes, and KPI dashboards for end-to-end visibility.
* Own inventory costs, optimise working capital, and advise on cost reduction strategies.
* Conduct regular inventory audits, ensure compliance, and manage the annual stock take.
* Build and lead a h...