Inventory Control Analyst

Flex; Kendal Fell; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based annual pay review

Enhanced annual leave

Cycle to Work

Employee assistance programme

Travel opportunities (role dependent)

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Inventory Analyst to join Global Procurement & Supply Chain. You will manage inventory governance, KPI ownership, cycle counting, and stock reconciliation across UK sites, driving improvements in turns and accuracy.

You will work with SAP ERP, coordinate with Finance, and travel to other Anord Mardix locations as required, supported by a strong benefits package and hybrid working options.

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.
• 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 with a valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Set and min/max stock targets with Supply Chain and Warehousing.
• 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 reconciliations.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or related

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.

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.)

Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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