At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase orders and optimise inventory for a key supplier in a global company.
- Company: Join Arrow Global Components, a leader in electronic component distribution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus structure, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a reliable, inclusive work environment with flat structures and open communication.
- Why this job: Make an impact in supply chain management while working in a collaborative team culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in inventory management and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Product Asset Manager EMEA, you will manage the purchase order book, inventory position, and supply planning activities for a defined supplier portfolio, supporting a key supplier within a global listed company. This role supports the wider EMEA business by ensuring product availability, improving inventory quality, reducing excess and slow-moving stock, and helping the business meet customer delivery requirements. You will work closely with suppliers, sales teams, finance, warehouse, and internal operations teams in a hybrid, cross-functional environment.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
- Manage purchase orders, order reschedules, backlog, and delivery schedules to help meet customer demand and requested delivery dates.
- Monitor and optimize inventory levels, balancing product availability with stock quality, inventory turns, and reduction of excess or slow-moving inventory.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to resolve supply issues and support business priorities.
- Track supplier lead times, support forecasting and planning activities, and maintain accurate product and system data related to inventory and purchasing.
- Resolve operational issues related to pricing discrepancies, non-conforming receipts, returns, and other supply chain exceptions in cooperation with finance, warehouse, and shared services teams.
- Support strategic inventory actions, including stock package negotiations, intercompany stock transfers, and supplier-focused initiatives to improve service and profitability.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Experience in inventory management, purchasing, supply chain, procurement, logistics, or order management.
- Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data, forecasts, and stock-related decisions.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across suppliers, sales teams, and internal functions.
- Ability to work independently, proactively, and with a strong sense of ownership in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken; additional European language skills would be an advantage (preferred).
- Good system skills, including Excel and experience working with ERP or supply chain systems.
- Experience in the electronic components industry, distribution, or a supplier-facing commercial operations environment (preferred).
- Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or a related field (preferred).
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Full-time, permanent employment contract with a 6-month probation period
- Competitive compensation package including a bonus structure
- A reliable, trusting, and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- A collaborative team culture with flat structures and open communication
WHO WE ARE:
As Arrow Global Components (AGC), a part of Arrow Electronics, we are a leader in distribution and value-added services related to electronic components. We resell, customize, and distribute electronic components to our clients all over the world. Our business is based on a trusted, long-lasting net of relationships with industry leaders, both on the supplier and customer side. Arrow is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to create a diverse working environment by providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons.
Product Asset Manager employer: Arrow
ARROW is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture focused on innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide comprehensive training and growth opportunities, ensuring our team members thrive in their roles. Located in the vibrant Midlands, our employees enjoy a supportive environment, competitive benefits including a vehicle allowance, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the industrial door solutions market.
