Stock Manager

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** Stock Manager****£48,000-£52,000
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* Reports to:

** Head of Distribution and Logistics
** Directorate:
** Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
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* Contract:

** Permanent
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* Hours:

** Full time 35 hours per week
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* Location:

** Location Home-based
** Closing date:
** 15th March 2026 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply.

Please contact  or  as soon as possible.
** Visa sponsorship:
** You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is
** not
* * able to offer visa sponsorship.
** At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
** We’re looking for a motivated Stock Manager to lead the operational management of inbound and outbound product flow from suppliers and donors through the CRUK & 3PL distribution centres into stores.

This role will support with ensuring financial, operational, and customer service objectives are consistently met while maintaining high standards of health and safety. Drive efficiency, optimise productivity, and proactively address challenges across the supply chain.
* ** Operational Leadership**  + Oversee daily product flow operations, ensuring timely and accurate movement of goods.  + Monitor workload forecasts and resource requirements, providing proactive insights to senior leadership.  + Maintain expert knowledge of systems and processes to ensure operational excellence.
* ** Cross-Functional Collaboration**  + Partner with Trading, Commercial Performance, and DC teams to identify and implement improvements.  + Lead discussions on stock initiatives including BIG events, end-of-line strategies, and donated stock handling.
* ** Continuous Improvement**  + Champion a culture of continuous improvement across all stock operations.  + Identify and resolve operational issues, aligning short- and long-term performance goals.
* ** Compliance & Safety**  + Ensure all products meet internal standards and health & safety regulations.  + Maintain a safe working environment across the supply chain, enforcing legal and company standards.
* ** Strategic Planning**  + Attend planning meetings and contribute to strategic decision-making.  + Allocate resources effectively, manage priorities, and deliver against timelines.
* Proven leadership in retail stock or supply chain management, with excellent commercial awareness
* Collaborative and adaptable style
* Experience managing multi-site operations
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Proficient in planning, organisation, and change management
* Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
** Bold:
** Act with ambition, courage and determination  
** Credible:
** Act with rigour and professionalism   
** Human**:
Act to have a positive impact on people  
** Together:
** Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.## We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .## We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them…