Karen Oliver

Karen Oliver has extensive experience in inventory management and operations, currently serving as the Inventory Operations Manager for the Stock Management Team at Office Depot since July 1996. In this role, Karen leads a team of Senior Stock Planners, focusing on exceptional customer service while effectively managing inventory stock holdings and turnover. Prior to this position, Karen held the role of Operations Manager for Stock Management in the UK, where responsibilities included team development, performance improvement, and optimizing stock management practices. Earlier in Karen's career, experience as a Stock Planner involved enhancing stock availability and minimizing inventory across distribution centers in the UK and Ireland. Before joining Office Depot, Karen worked as a Purchasing Executive at Sketchley Textile Services from July 1988 to July 1996. Educational qualifications include a GCSE from John Cleveland College and studies at St Martins Roman Catholic High School.