Inventory Manager

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About Victorian Sliders</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Victorian Sliders is Europe's largest specialist manufacturer of PVC-U vertical sliding sash windows and the exclusive manufacturer of the award-winning ECOSlide® sash window system.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Operating from a state-of-the-art 240,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Ammanford, South Wales, the business supplies thousands of trade customers across the UK and has established itself as a market leader through innovation, service excellence and continuous investment in manufacturing capabilities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">With a strong growth agenda and a culture built around accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence, Victorian Sliders is now seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to play a key role within its operations function.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Opportunity</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reporting to the Operations Director, the Inventory Manager will take ownership of inventory strategy and control across the business, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective management of stock whilst maintaining optimal inventory levels to support production and customer demand.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a highly visible role, combining inventory management, supplier relationship management, procurement and team leadership. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers across both the UK and China, ensuring material availability while driving continuous improvements across supply chain operations. The role is based at Victorian Sliders' headquarters in Ammanford.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintain inventory within agreed minimum and maximum stock levels.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monitor and optimise stock availability whilst minimising excess inventory and waste.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Develop robust inventory control processes and improve stock accuracy.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Manage supplier relationships across the UK and China.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Raise and manage purchase orders aligned to demand forecasts and production schedules.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules and commercial terms with suppliers.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Oversee goods-in activities and material issuance to production.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Lead and manage monthly stock takes and discrepancy investigations.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Deliver regular inventory reporting and analysis to senior leadership.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Manage, coach and develop the team responsible for material receipt and issuance.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Drive continuous improvement initiatives across inventory and supply chain processes.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and operational planning activities.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About You</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">To be successful in this role,</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will bring:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Proven experience within inventory management, materials management or supply chain operations.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong knowledge of inventory control principles and stock optimisation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous leadership experience, including coaching and developing teams.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision making.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience using ERP and inventory management systems.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Excellent communication, stakeholder management and supplier negotiation skills.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Knowledge of international supply chains and supplier management would be advantageous.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Professional qualifications such as APICS, CIPS or equivalent would be beneficial.Why Join Victorian Sliders?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Join a recognised market leader with a strong reputation across the UK.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Play a pivotal role within a growing and evolving supply chain function.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Opportunity to influence inventory strategy and operational performance.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Work within a business that values continuous improvement and employee development.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Competitive salary package and long-term career prospects.Apply</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Robert Walters is the exclusive recruitment partner for this appointment. All applications and enquiries will be managed directly by our specialist Supply Chain & Logistics recruitment team.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Susannah Warrington, Principal Consultant - Supply Chain & Logistics, Robert Walters.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Please note: applications submitted directly to Victorian Sliders will be redirected to Robert Walters as the exclusive recruitment partner for this assignment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates</p>