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Operations and Inventory Specialist, Colchester, £30,000.00

Employment Type

Full Time

Application Start Date

12-05-2026

Application End Date

30-06-2026

Location

Colchester

State/County

Essex

Zip Code

CO4 5JS

Country

United Kingdom

Work Style

On-site

Category

Operations

Position

Assembly/assembly line

Experience

Experience in inventory management, ERP/WMS systems, and process improvement within a warehouse environment.

Description

Join us in becoming better

At Rapid, we are collaborators, innovators and trusted partners — united by a shared purpose of helping our customers, suppliers, and each other become better. As a leading distributor across the Industrial and Education sectors, we pride ourselves on doing things the right way: professionally, collaboratively, and with a continuous improvement mindset.

Due to continued focus on operational excellence, we are now looking for an Operations and Inventory Specialist to join our Operations Management Team. This is a pivotal role, providing governance, expertise, and strategic oversight of inventory control processes across our WMS and Epicor systems — ensuring accuracy, integrity, and a consistently excellent customer experience.

The role

The Operations and Inventory Specialist plays a key role in enabling strong OTIF performance and dependable customer outcomes by owning and continuously improving inventory accuracy and controls. Working cross‑functionally with Operations, IT, Finance and our system partners, you will ensure that our inventory processes are robust, transparent and fit for the future.

This role is ideal for someone who is curious, analytical, and confident influencing at all levels — someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys solving complex problems, and believes that great process drives great performance.

What we’re looking for

  • Strong experience working with ERP and WMS systems, ideally in a stock governance or inventory control focused role
  • Excellent numerical ability with strong analytical and data interpretation skills
  • Proven experience owning processes and driving continuous improvement
  • Confident communicator, able to explain complex issues clearly and influence at all levels
  • Highly organised, detail‑focused, and able to balance control with operational pace
  • IT literate with strong multitasking and project management capability
  • A collaborative mindset, with the professionalism, honesty and transparency to address issues constructively

Why join Rapid?

At Rapid, we foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where every voice counts and every idea is valued. We invest in our people, offer opportunities for learning and development, and encourage everyone to bring energy, curiosity and a “Be Better” mindset to work every day.

You’ll be joining a business that:

  • Puts the customer at the heart of everything we do
  • Encourages ownership, accountability and continuous improvement
  • Values professionalism, positivity and teamwork
  • Understands the importance of work‑life balance and wellbeing

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re passionate about inventory excellence, enjoy solving problems at root cause level, and want to make a real impact in a business committed to becoming better — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join the Rapid team.

  • 25 days holiday (increasing by one day per full calendar year to a maximum of 29) + statutory public holidays
  • 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution
  • Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Secure complimentary parking
  • Hybrid Working
  • Complimentary refreshment stations
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tusker - Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Life Assurance
  • Buy Holiday
  • Training Courses
  • Staff Discount 

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