Stock Deployment Lead

At Altro, we're passionate about creating solutions that transform spaces and improve people's wellbeing. As a family-owned British manufacturer with over 100 years of heritage, we're proud of our values, our people, and our reputation for quality.We're looking for a Stock Deployment Lead to join our Global Procurement & Supply Chain team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced inventory, stock management, or supply chain professional to take ownership of finished goods deployment across our global Floors and Walls businesses.You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time across our international operations. Working closely with commercial teams, planners, demand planners, distribution teams, and global stakeholders, you'll optimise inventory levels whilst balancing availability, efficiency, and working capital.This is a full time, permanent, hybrid working role (3 days a week in the office in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire)So, what will you be doing?Key responsibilities include:Setting stock targets, safety stock levels, and lead times across global locationsDefining and managing stock categorisation strategies (ABC analysis)Collaborating with planning teams to optimise production runsManaging inter-company stock transfers and global inventory deploymentWorking with demand planners to identify trends and forecast changesDeveloping processes that enable efficient global stock movementsDriving improvements in stock turn and inventory efficiencyModelling inventory scenarios to support working capital decisionsIdentifying slow-moving stock and implementing mitigation strategiesSupporting successful new product launches and legacy product exitsEstablishing standardised global processes and reporting progress through KPIsWhat skills and experience will you need to be successful in the role?You'll be a highly analytical supply chain professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and influencing stakeholders across a global organisation.Essential experience and skills: Significant experience in stock management, inventory planning, supply chain, or a similar analytical roleStrong experience using ERP/business systems such as JD Edwards (or equivalent)Excellent data analysis skills with the ability to interpret complex information and make informed decisionsProven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levelsStrong problem-solving and organisational skillsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalA proactive, self-motivated approach with strong attention to detailWillingness to travel internationally when required (roughly once a quarter)Desirable: Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related disciplineExperience in a multinational manufacturing environmentKnowledge of global trade regulations, customs requirements, and international shipping standardsExperience delivering process improvement and standardisation initiativesProject management experienceAs well as an exciting opportunity and a competitive salary, what do we have offer? Holiday entitlement starts at 25 days (pro rata); if you need a little extra... you can buy some more.A defined contribution pension scheme available for all staffHopefully never needed, but from day one you will be covered by our life assurance schemeOccupational Sick Pay and an onsite Occupational Health ServiceConfidential 24-hour life management and personal support service for you and your familyFree eye tests are available for all employeesA paid day off each year to take part in our volunteering schemeDon't worry about getting parked...we have free car parking at all our sitesWe offer long service awards to all our employeesLearning and Development - training and development support, no matter where you are in your careerA variety of social events across the group, including the company Christmas party.It might be a long way off but we know it's not always easy to stop working so we provide advice and support to ease the transition to retirement.So who are Altro?A leading European manufacturer and supplier of premium flooring and wall cladding systems for Healthcare, construction and transport. We have been going strong since 1919. Family owned and run, we share family values; we care about you, each other and what we do.Everyone is welcome at Altro for who they are, no matter what their background is or how they identify. We appreciate that everyone is different and with that diverse uniqueness we can all thrive. “We don't want you to just work here. We want you to belong here.”If you have the relevant experience and you're ready for a new challenge, click apply today! We can't wait to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ