Inventory Controller

MacFarlane Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging distributor in Aylesbury is seeking an Inventory Controller to join their procurement team. In this role, you will support the buying process and ensure optimal stock levels while maintaining cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement activities and a strong understanding of inventory management. The company offers a competitive salary and a range of flexible benefits including annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Training and development opportunities

Employee discount scheme

Paid Volunteering Day

Mobile discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement activities or inventory management.
• Ability to manage costs and optimize stock levels.
• Solid understanding of supply chain functions.

Responsibilities

• Support buyer in day-to-day procurement activities.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels.

Skills

Procurement activity support

Stock level management

Supplier liaison

Cost reduction

Inventory knowledge

Job description

Inventory Controller

Location : Westcott, Aylesbury

Package : Salary £20,000 to £23,000 (dependent on experience)

Plus bonus / commission & flexible company benefits

Sector : Packaging distribution

The Company

We, the UK’s largest packaging distributor have an exciting opportunity for an Inventory Controller to join our procurement team based in Westcott, Aylesbury. We are a committed equal opportunities employer that champions ‘dignity in the workplace’. Our focus is to provide customers with fully integrated and innovative packaging solutions, augmented by outstanding customer service. Our procurement functionality is a vital part of our solution offering and we continually invest in the professional development of our team including professional accredited training.

The Inventory Controller Role

Working as a member of our local procurement team, your role will support the site at which you are based whilst upholding the company wide National procurement strategy.

Within this role you will gain varied exposure to wider procurement tasks and scenarios whilst actively focusing on ensuring that correct stock / inventory levels are ordered and held for customers.

Inventory Controller Key Duties

• Directly supporting the buyer with day-to-day procurement activity
• To purchase standard and non-standard stock items, maintaining cost effective stock levels by challenging prices where necessary
• Develop a full understanding of the total supply chain function
• Actively seek to reduce stock holding and material costs
• To ensure that purchasing transactions are carried out in the timeliest and cost-effective manner
• Administer purchase orders and all other associated administration
• Liaise with existing suppliers and source alternative suppliers when necessary
• Develop awareness of the profit implication of stock holding costs, including redundant and damaged stock
• Work alongside the sales team to proactively reduce inventory and help generate sales
• Develop and maintain a good knowledge of all packaging solutions
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public / bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free parking at many of our site locations
• Range of company cars or cash allowance (including electric) for qualifying roles
• Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
• Extensive range of training / development & potential progression opportunities
• Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail / leisure brands)
• Annual paid Volunteering Day
• Simply Health / Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
• Tax free childcare (TFC) scheme
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Long service awards (5-40 years)
• Charitable giving options
• Financial support with eye-tests / purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
• O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)