End-to-End Inventory & Availability Controller

The Advocate Group; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advocate Group seeks a commercially minded Supply Chain Controller in a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will own product availability, inventory management and supplier coordination to meet customer demand efficiently.

You will manage end-to-end planning for a product portfolio, balancing service levels with inventory targets and cost efficiency, while collaborating with internal teams and external warehouses.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, planning or inventory management in FMCG.
• Understanding of stock control, forecasting, purchasing and availability.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and purchase orders.
• Exposure to import operations or freight forwarding is advantageous.
• Strong Excel and data reporting skills.
• SAP and MR P experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product availability across internal and third-party warehouses.
• Manage monthly and weekly planning cycles, reviewing forecasts and stock requirements.
• Raise and confirm purchase orders, liaise with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Analyse sales performance against forecasts and improve forecast accuracy.
• Monitor stock across multiple locations and manage transfers.
• Coordinate import documentation and logistics with freight forwarders.
• Communicate availability and potential risks to sales, operations and finance.
• Identify alternative suppliers to protect continuity of supply.

Skills

Stock control

Forecasting

Purchasing

Supplier management

Excel

SAP & MRP

Communication

Analytical skills

Tools

SAP

MRP

ERP systems

Job description

The Advocate Group seeks a commercially minded Supply Chain Controller in a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will own product availability, inventory management and supplier coordination to meet customer demand efficiently.

You will manage end-to-end planning for a product portfolio, balancing service levels with inventory targets and cost efficiency, while collaborating with internal teams and external warehouses.