Inventory Manager (EMEA)

Location: London; role coverage across Europe and MENA

Company

Sotheby’s provides auctions, private sales, and retail services for exceptional art, luxury objects, and collectibles across 70 selling categories, supported by a global technology platform and specialists in 40 countries.

What you will do

• Oversee biannual regional inventory stock checks, resolve discrepancies, and prepare final reports.
• Establish inventory controls for accurate records, transaction accountability, and safeguarding of property.
• Act as the subject matter expert for SAP tasks, including temporary releases, warehouse transfers, and system requests.
• Develop and implement property management strategies, policies, and scalable inventory practices across Europe and MENA.
• Collaborate with Seller Operations, Client Experience, Legal, Risk, regional partners, and other stakeholders on process improvements, client outreach, and inventory projects.
• Analyze large datasets, identify trends and revenue opportunities, and support technology improvements using Tableau, SAP, and ADM.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in auction operations.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Confidence and professionalism when presenting to groups or leading discussions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, charts, and data analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Google Workspace, and related tools.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Highly organized, collaborative, and adaptable, with the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure and tight timelines.
• Experience managing and implementing cross-departmental initiatives, including project management.
• Strong analytical thinking, process-improvement, problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Cross-functional collaboration across a global network of specialists and regional partners.
• Work focused on operational excellence, risk reduction, efficiency, and improving the client experience.
• Equal opportunity employment across the jurisdictions in which Sotheby’s operates.