Inventory Associate

Our Inventory Optimisation team is now looking for an Inventory Associate Administrator to join our operations based at the Thames Valley Distribution Centre in Thatcham. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting stock integrity, product placement, and inventory control within a fast-paced distribution environment.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering accurate inventory counts, overseeing stock movements, and supporting product placement strategies across the warehouse. Reporting to the Inventory Optimisation Assistant Manager, you will work both independently and collaboratively, with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and quality. You will work with the Inventory Optimisation Team to complete targeted checks on areas with known integrity issues to discover the underlying cause for the issue, with a view of improving stock integrity throughout the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out perpetual inventory counts using SAP
• Producing and reconciling stock variance reports
• Managing stock movements and product placement across the Distribution Centre
• Resolving delivery errors and contributing to stock consolidation and capacity improvement
• Executing regular stock audits to maintain integrity and compliance
• Coaching colleagues on best practices and supporting operational excellence
• Ensuring the warehouse is well organised, clean, and stock is accessible
• General inventory support, including but not limited to stock rotation, write-offs, and location management.
• Championing health and safety standards at all times
• Supporting team projects and urgent operational tasks

As part of the team at Thatcham, you will also benefit from local recognition schemes with £25 prizes, exclusive giveaways, and staff trips to our iconic Knightsbridge store. In addition, Harrods offers a range of company-wide benefits including subsidised medical and dental cover, discounted gym membership, and more.

About You

You will be an experienced warehouse and distribution professional, confident working with high inventory volumes and fast-moving operations. You will have strong SAP experience and a proven ability to work to high standards of accuracy. You will also be familiar with Food Safety Regulations and Harrods’ own quality expectations.

You will also have:

• A sound understanding of stock management and inventory control
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A proactive, positive mindset and a commitment to operational excellence

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

At Harrods, we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

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