Here at Harding+ we are currently recruiting for an Inventory Control Manager to join our team, this is a fantastic opportunity for a data driven and analytical leader who is passionate about improving processes and motivating a team.
It’s a great time to join our team, as a growing and scaling retailer with a twist, working and innovating together helps us realise our purpose to ‘make every cruise better’.

ABOUT US:

Harding+ is the only 100% dedicated cruise retailer, proudly partnering with 12 cruise line operators globally, across more than 80+ cruise ships either in operation or under contract. Our mission is simple: make every cruise better. We operate over 300 retail shops across 80+ ships, covering 17,000m² of retail space and handling 6.6 million transactions annually.
Our team includes over 1,300 onboard team members and more than 270 landside employees, we stay at the forefront of retailing and consistently provide outstanding customer service, culminating in winning the Cruise Retailer of the Year award for 2022 and 2023.
Harding+ is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Harding+.

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and visibility of inventory records across the organisation. You will focus on safeguarding stock files, reconciling discrepancies, and driving a culture of accountability in relation to shrink, damages, and adjustments. The role partners closely with Merchandising, Profit Protection, and Finance to support commercial decision-making, improve inventory accuracy, and provide robust reporting.
As our Inventory Control Manager you will be highly analytical and process-driven, ensuring that file amendments, write-offs, and adjustments are executed accurately and with full auditability.
Based in Avonmouth on a hybrid working basis – 2/3 days per week
Compensation – competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, 4 x life assurance, healthcare cash plan, 26 days annual leave (plus the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days)

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Safeguard stock file accuracy with transparent write-offs, write-ons, and audit trails
• Investigate and analyse discrepancies, shrink, and damages—spotting trends and driving real corrective actions.
• Lead regular stock audits and reconciliations in partnership with Merchandising and Profit Protection
• Manage and enhance ERP inventory modules through upgrades, testing, automation, and user training
• Own the stocktake calendar—plan and execute full and cycle counts, navigating resource constraints with practical solutions
• Design and deliver timely, robust inventory reports—build dashboards in Power BI and SQL for visibility and insight
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Merchandising, Profit Protection, and Finance—strengthening controls and aligning inventory accuracy with business needs
• Lead the Inventory Control team - set goals, inspire ownership, coach performance, and foster operational resilience through a culture of accountability and continuous improvement