EMEA & Australia Shipping and Inventory Manager
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£40,000 / year
CATEGORY
Operations
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SKILLS
Inventory Management
E-commerce Operations
Shipping Logistics
Project Management
Budgeting
Team Leadership
Vendor Management
International Logistics
FULL DESCRIPTION
EMEA & Australia Shipping and Inventory Manager
Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
Position: EMEA & Australia Shipping and Inventory Manager
We are seeking an experienced Shipping & Inventory Manager to oversee and optimize our e-commerce operations across EMEA and Australia. You’ll manage the end-to-end process, ensuring timely delivery, inventory accuracy, and outstanding customer experience. This role is pivotal in driving growth and operational excellence for our global business.
Here's what you'll be doing:
- Oversee order processing, inventory management, shipping logistics, and returns for our e-commerce platform.
- Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including payment providers, shipping carriers, and third-party vendors.
- Support budgeting and financial analysis for e-commerce operations.
- Ensure prompt response to internal and external communications, especially time-sensitive requests.
- Monitor warehouse capacity and ensure readiness for daily sales order volumes.
- Negotiate rates and manage relationships with 3PL warehouse partners; review and approve invoices.
- Manage contracts with freight providers and maintain accurate shipping rates in our systems.
- Dispute and request credits for late or undelivered shipments.
- Develop and maintain inventory control processes, including cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
- Standardize and improve operational processes globally by collaborating with local and international teams.
- Lead, train, and mentor direct reports, including Operations Associates and Regional Operations Managers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience/Education Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in e-commerce operations, with a track record of driving growth and efficiency.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management role, with a demonstrated track record of successfully leading and developing a team.
- Strong project management and multitasking skills.
- Excellent analytical abilities to turn data into actionable insights.
- Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, product development, and customer support.
- Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with international markets and global e-commerce platforms is a plus.
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