Inventory Analyst - IT Hardware

Inventory Analyst

Ribchester, PR3 3XL | Full-Time | £28,000 + Uncapped Incentive Reward | Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm | Hybrid Working After Probation

About Us

At 1st Technologies, we are market leaders in IT refurbishment, offering sustainable solutions with top-quality equipment, including workstations and rack servers from leading brands like Dell and HP. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for a detail-oriented, data-driven Inventory Analyst to manage our £4m IT hardware inventory and ensure our stock remains competitive, profitable, and aligned with market trends.

Your Position

As an Inventory Analyst, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimising our £4 million IT hardware inventory, ensuring it remains competitive, profitable, and aligned with market trends. You will be part of a tight-knit team of 3-4 key employees, responsible for monitoring the used IT hardware market, analysing supplier product offerings, and supporting purchasing, eCommerce, managed accounts, and trade sales.

This role requires a keen analytical mindset, as you will be interpreting sales data, tracking competitor pricing, and identifying opportunities to maximise stock efficiency. Additionally, you will help manage B2B trade customer accounts, leveraging your market knowledge and commercial insight to broker equipment deals. If you thrive on working with large datasets (10,000+ products), spreadsheets, and IT hardware components, and enjoy using data to drive strategic decisions, this role offers the perfect opportunity to step into the commercial core of our business.

Location & Hours

We are located in the beautiful village of Ribchester (PR3 3XL), so candidates must be able to commute to our location. Our standard working hours are from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with purchasing to provide insights on stock levels and requirements.
• Analysing historical data and market trends to develop and maintain inventory-level planning forecasts.
• Monitoring competitor pricing for servers and related systems, recommending adjustments to stay competitive.
• Writing scripts to automate analysis tasks.
• Supporting trade sales and purchasing teams with data-driven insights and administrative tasks.
• Engaging with marketing and product management teams to align product promotions and marketing strategies with inventory priorities.
• Tracking product visibility across search results and online marketplaces.
• Interpreting sales data, identifying fast-selling products, and reducing stagnant stock.

What We’re Looking For

Experience - Essential

• 1-3 years of experience in inventory management, data analysis or supply chain roles.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV) or inventory management software.
• Strong Excel skills (data manipulation, pivot tables, formulas) and typing speed of at least 50 WPM.
• Strong mathematical and data analysis skills with a strong grasp of numbers, trends, comfortable interpreting sales, stock, and pricing data.
• Commercial awareness – understanding how stock levels, pricing, and demand impact profitability.
• Excellent communication skills with a personable, professional approach when dealing with suppliers and internal teams.
• Knowledge of IT hardware or a genuine interest with a strong aspiration to learn – part numbers, components, and specifications

Experience - Highly Desirable

• Exposure to Power BI, SQL, or scripting languages (such as Python, VBA) for automation and reporting.
• Knowledge of pricing strategies and competitive analysis.

Qualifications - Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English (Grades 9-5 / A-C)

Qualifications - Highly Desirable

• A-Levels in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Business or similar subject
• Degree in Business, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Certifications in Power BI, Excel, or data analysis would be an advantage.

Why Join Us?

Here at 1st Tech, we love everything IT, take huge pride in our team and strive to be an employer of choice. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive salary from £28,000.00 plus uncapped bonus scheme
• Hybrid working – 3 days on-site, 2 days at home after probation.
• Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Comprehensive benefits – 30 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days with service, pension, group life assurance, buy & sell holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, GP24, and more.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive work environment.

Apply Now!

This role is perfect for someone who loves working with complex data, numbers, and IT hardware, blending analytical skills with commercial strategy.

If you have a passion for data-driven inventory management and want to contribute to a thriving IT refurbishment business, apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Preston PR3 3XL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Why do you believe you are well-suited for this data-driven role focused on IT hardware? (We highly value considered responses here)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Data analytics or inventory management: 2 years (required)
• ERP systems: 1 year (preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (preferred)
• Computer hardware: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Preston PR3 3XL