Inventory Control Specialist - Store Operations Support

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Home Depot is a leading home improvement retailer in the United Kingdom, founded in 1978 with a mission to provide customers with the best shopping experience. We operate over 220 stores across the country, employing a diverse team of over 30,000 people. Our culture is built on a strong set of values, including a commitment to customer satisfaction, employee development, and community involvement. We have been recognised as a top employer in the UK, and our employees enjoy a range of benefits and opportunities for growth.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As an Inventory Control Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and accurate management of stock levels across our stores. You will work closely with store managers and merchandising teams to identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions to reduce stock discrepancies and improve overall inventory management. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records and reports, and providing analysis and insights to inform business decisions.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Conduct regular stock audits to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.

- Collaborate with store managers and merchandising teams to develop and implement inventory management strategies.

- Analyse sales data and inventory levels to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

- Develop and maintain accurate records and reports to track inventory levels and discrepancies.

- Provide insights and analysis to inform business decisions and improve inventory management.

- Develop and implement process improvements to reduce stock discrepancies and improve overall inventory management.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement inventory management solutions.

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge of inventory management policies and procedures.

- Other duties as required to support the inventory management function.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 2+ years' experience in inventory management or a related field.

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as business or supply chain management.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel.

- Experience with inventory management software a plus.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Postgraduate degree in a relevant field.

- Experience working in a retail environment.

- Knowledge of inventory management software and systems.

- Certification in inventory management or a related field.

- Experience with data analysis and reporting.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. You will also receive a range of benefits, including health insurance, a contributory pension scheme, and 25 days' annual leave. We offer a generous learning and development budget, and opportunities for career progression within the company. Our stores are open 7 days a week, and we offer a flexible working policy to support our employees' work-life balance.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our inventory control team is a tight-knit group of experienced professionals who are passionate about improving inventory management processes. We work closely together to identify and implement opportunities for improvement, and we are committed to delivering exceptional results. Our team is led by an experienced inventory control manager, who provides guidance and support to ensure we meet our goals.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for inventory management, please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

📋 Job Details

Job Type	PART TIME
Location	London, GB
Address	123 High Street, EC1V 1UT
Salary	GBP 50,000 – 80,000 / year
Industry	General
Company	Home Depot
Valid Until	2026-10-13

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Home Depot. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.