About the role

Manage purchase orders, inventory levels, and supply planning for a specific supplier portfolio to ensure product availability. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to optimize stock quality and resolve operational supply chain exceptions.

What they look for

Inventory Management Purchasing Supply Chain Planning Procurement Logistics Order Management Data Analysis Stakeholder Management ERP Systems Microsoft Excel Forecasting Supplier Relationship Management

Requirements

Requires experience in inventory management or procurement with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. A degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering is preferred, along with fluency in English.

Benefits

Bonus Structure Personal And Professional Development Opportunities Inclusive Work Environment Collaborative Team Culture

Full description

Position:

Product Asset Manager

Job Description:

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.

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Location:

UK-Harlow, United Kingdom (Kao Park Hockham Way)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Category:

Product & Supplier Management