Inventory Manager

Job Introduction

Are you looking for a new  Inventory Manager role?  Looking for a company that wants to help further your career in Loss Prevention as well as provide you with an exciting, inspiring and fun place to work?  

If the answer to  these questions is ‘yes’ then you’re just the kind of person we’re looking for! 

Role Responsibility

As our new Inventory Manager, you’ll own, develop and deliver all aspects of Selfridges’ inventory management objectives. As part of this, you will: 

• To work as part of a collaborative management team, in driving positive and sustainable change throughout Selfridges to protect our People, Property and Profitability. 

• To drive a culture of Stock Accuracy, Integrity and Availability for Loss Prevention across all Selfridge’s stores, Omni-Channel and supply chain locations. 

• To optimise all resources, internally and externally to deliver the wider Loss Prevention strategy. 

• To lead the Inventory team to passionately and effectively embed the Inventory strategy for Selfridges & Co, as a business-enabling support function. 

• To lead a balanced and proportional approach to problem solving, with the Customer at the heart of what we do. 

• Innovate and implement new controls that improve stock accuracy, stock control and risk in all areas, whilst returning on investments, such as Process Improvement, Policy and Procedure or scheduled inventory counting.  

The Ideal Candidate

• An industry expert who is naturally pragmatic and solutions-lead, with a keen eye for detail. 

• A naturally analytical, pragmatic and data-driven leader, who formulates balanced opinions and makes decisions based on data. 

• Experienced in developing and embedding effective Inventory / Stock Audit programs. 

• Experienced in developing effective inventory policy and procedure. 

• Highly engaging with the ability to influence, and inspire change. 

• A subject matter expert in Inventory Management, stock control techniques, processes, industry best practice and policy. 

This job is a brilliant opportunity to join a close-knit team who are incredibly passionate about taking Loss Prevention  to the next level. If you’re looking to come into a new role and make a real impact, then this will be perfect for you. It doesn’t just stop at Loss Prevention either - we have lots of opportunities to get involved and collaborate on projects and in communities internally, so no two days will ever be the same. As Harry Gordon Selfridge once said, ‘There’s no fun like work!’ 

About the Company

Our creative spirit 

We are more than a shop. We are a social space where culture and commerce collide to release an energy that we call the Selfridges spirit. We are here to make our world brighter, and everyone is welcome. 

Our awards cabinet 

We’re not ones to brag, but since you asked...Selfridges has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign.  

Our future 

Since 1909 we have been at the forefront of retail and today our stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham – alongside selfridges.com and the Selfridges App – continue to redefine the way we shop and socialise. As a Selfridges team member, you will learn what it takes to consistently drive innovation, success and amazing customer experiences. 

THE FUN STUFF  

There are lots of reasons to be excited about joining Team Selfridges – from our fantastic team member communities to volunteer days and behind-the-scenes Selfridges experiences throughout the year. 

Other benefits and rewards include: 

• Generous bonus and/or commission scheme 

• Discounted gym memberships 

• Pension contributions  

• Annual travel pass and cycle to work schemes 

• A volunteer day for all team members 

• Access to a wide range of training programmes to help your career development 

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