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. This role involves managing stock levels, liaising with suppliers, and supporting day-to-day purchasing activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in inventory management and a strong ability to negotiate prices. A range of flexible benefits and career progression opportunities are included.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Health cover options

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and procurement.
• Ability to analyze stock levels and costs.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support the buyer with procurement activities.
• Administer purchase orders and associated administration.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure cost-effective purchasing.

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free parking at many site locations
• Range of company cars or cash allowance (including electric) for qualifying roles
• Employee assistance program to support well-being & issues
• Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
• Employee discount scheme
• Annual paid Volunteering Day
• Health cover options (Simply Health/Dental or BUPA 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)