NDC Inventory Manager

Job Description

NDC Inventory Manager

Location: Hybrid – Hatfield (Trident Place) & Work from Home

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (15 months)– Full time (Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm)

We’re looking for a proactive NDC Inventory Manager to join our Supply Chain Network team. In this role, you’ll manage SKU-level orders into and out of our Distribution Centre, working closely with suppliers, operational teams, and commercial partners to ensure optimal product availability, waste reduction, and fulfilment.

You’ll play a central role in promotional, seasonal, and new site planning, as well as driving process improvements and enhancing supplier collaboration. You’ll be joining a supportive team, with a structured onboarding and handover period.

You will be:

• Managing inventory from suppliers into the NDC and from the NDC to Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs).
• Using demand forecasting, data analysis, and planning skills to meet availability, waste, and fulfilment KPIs.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers, demand planners, and internal stakeholders.
• Optimising delivery schedules, managing SLAs, and supporting promotional/seasonal events.
• Identifying and delivering process improvements to enhance supply chain systems and practices.

About you:

• Proven experience in inventory management within FMCG, e-commerce, or a similar fast-paced supply chain environment.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills with high attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively with multiple stakeholders to influence and improve performance.
• Organised, adaptable, and confident making decisions independently.

Interview process:

• Stage 1: Virtual interview with Hiring Manager, Jack Saggers + additional panel member(s)
• Stage 2: Virtual interview with Jack + additional panel member(s)

Our interviews will consist of a blend of technical, situational & behavioural based questions.

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential

employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their , , marital status, , ,

nationality, or , or belief, or or union membership status.

What you can expect in return:

• Flexible work policy – up to 30 days per year from anywhere.
• 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years) + option to buy more.
• Private Medical Insurance and wellbeing support.
• Pension scheme with up to 7% employer match.
• Family-friendly leave and benefits.
• Share schemes, shopping discounts, free shuttle buses, and more.