Inventory Control Analyst

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Kendal; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Group Life Insurance

Sick pay scheme

Cycle to Work

Flexible/Hybrid Work

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Inventory Control Analyst based at the Kent View office in Kendal, UK, reporting to the Supply Chain Manager UK. You will own all stock, including aging stock, and work within a collaborative procurement team to strengthen inventory control and accuracy.

The role supports ongoing corporate Finance and SAP master data activities, with a focus on governance, KPI ownership and continuous improvements in stock management across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Inventory Analyst role.
• Experience using an ERP system, ideally SAP.
• Degree qualified in Supply Chain, Business or similar would be an advantage.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment would be preferable.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Group Inventory Governance Model.
• Provide monthly reporting to the Supply Chain Manager UK and Senior Management on inventory turns, accuracy, WIP and credits.
• Set and maintain min/max stock targets with Supply Chain and Warehousing.
• Review and update processes with the Supply Chain Manager.
• Calculate volumetric data and storage requirements with warehousing.
• Own and manage KPIs for all inventory activities and review site performance.
• Provide projected inventory turn targets for a 12-month rolling period.
• Manage inventory input/output models and cycle counting programme.
• Lead and prepare the yearly PI across all sites.
• Undertake monthly stock reconciliations and manage obsolescence.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Driving license

Education

Supply Chain degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Inventory Control Analyst located in our Kent View office in Kendal, UK. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager UK, the Inventory Control Analyst role will be part of an excellent Supply Chain procurement team, whose members are strong communicators, ambitious & innovative.

You will work within the Kent View factory and be responsible for Total Ownership of all stock, including aging stock.

What a typical day looks like:

• Adhere to the Group Inventory Governance Model
• Provide Monthly reporting to the Supply Chain Manager UK and Senior Management across Inventory turns, Inventory accuracy , WIP and Credits Management
• Work with Supply Chain and Warehousing to set and min/max stock targets
• Review the present process and implement new updated process with assistance from the Supply Chain Manager
• Work with warehousing on calculating volumetric data and associated storage requirements
• Own and manage the KPI’s for all Inventory activities and continuously review overall site performance
• Provide projected Inventory turn targets for site over a rolling 12-month period
• Implement and manage Inventory input/output models
• Manage the cycle counting programme
• Lead and prepare the yearly PI across ALL sites
• Undertake monthly stock reconciliation’s
• Excess and Obsolete inventory management
• Manage Credit Returns process
• Manage master data ensuring Systems / SAP is kept up to date
• Work closely with the Finance department providing a variety of reports and information related to Inventory on Hand.
• Reconcile consignment stock on weekly/monthly basis ensuring usage recorded & invoiced.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Experience in a similar Inventory Analyst role
• Experience using an ERP system, ideally SAP
• Degree qualified in Supply Chain, Business or similar would be an advantage
• Possess excellent organisational skills
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment would be preferable
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel to other Anord Mardix locations when requested therefore a valid and full clean UK driving license is required

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
• A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
• A merit-based annual pay review
• Enhanced annual leave
• Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
• Referral bonus
• Volunteer days
• Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
• Sick pay scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Flexible/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function
• Travel opportunities (role dependent)
• Support in your well-being by access to Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
• On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.

We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.

Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary!