Inventory Controller

Jordans; Biggleswade; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & Flexible work culture

Pension scheme

Up to 5% bonus

Health Cash Plan

Free Parking

Discounts on products

Job summary

Jordans is seeking an Inventory Controller to manage inventory control and drive continuous improvement through Power BI reporting. The role focuses on improving visibility, accuracy, and decision support across the supply chain.

You will split time between inventory control activities and CI/Power BI development, building automated reporting, improving data quality, and collaborating with Planning, Procurement, Production, Logistics and Finance teams.

Qualifications

• This role requires a logical and pragmatic approach to data and strong communication across departments.
• Ability to learn new technologies and develop reporting solutions through self training and practice.
• Experience with inventory control processes and MRP settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory control processes and target stock levels.
• Develop automation and dashboards to improve visibility and decision making.
• Collaborate with Planning, Procurement, Production, Logistics and Finance teams.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Continuous improvement

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Career Opportunities: Inventory Controller (4168)

Requisition ID4168-Posted21/08/2026- Region (1) - Job Category (1) -Permanent-Full Time- Company (1)

Are you looking for a new opportunity, making a real difference keeping our manufacturing sites running as part of our stock ordering and management Team ?

The Inventory Controller – CI, will be responsible for maintaining effective inventory control processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance visibility, efficiency, accuracy, and decision‑making across the supply chain, through Power BI.

This role is designed to be split between:

• Inventory Control
• Continuous Improvement, Automation & Power BI Development

The successful candidate will manage inventory-related activities whilst identifying opportunities to simplify processes, automate reporting, improve data quality, and implement Power BI solutions that support operational and strategic decision-making.

Prior experience with Power BI is not essential; however, the candidate must demonstrate an inquisitive nature with a willingness to learn new technologies, and the ability to develop and implement reporting solutions through self training and practical application.

Key Accountabilities

• Order packaging and Ingredients in accordance to MRP settings
• Maintain MRP Settings within Item Site Maintenance on MFG and Excel Packaging MRPS
• Communicate swiftly and effectively with the Production Team any supply risks
• Maintain targeted stock levels and safety stock levels at all times

Continuous Improvement

• Learn and develop Power BI skills
• Start with the key identified processes to implement automation and reporting, then adding to this new processes identified
• Liaise with Planning, Procurement, Production, Logistics, Finance and Customer Supply teams
• Support material availability and inventory optimisation activities

Top Priorities

• Improve Inventory Visibility with a suite of reporting and Dashboards
• Reduce reliance on manual spreadsheets by introducing automated reporting and dashboard solutions
• Explore Power BI capabilities

The Right Person

We're looking for somebody who can apply a logical and pragmatic approach to data, with the ability to make informed individual decisions in line with planning guidelines. You will need to be able to confidently communicate across different departments, and engage with key stakeholders, to ensure informed decisions are made at pace. Does this sound like the role you have been looking for?

If you share our values...

Be Bold, Be Curious, Do the Right Thing Together, Make It Happen

We can offer....

• Competitive salary
• Up to 5% bonus
• Pension Scheme – up to 10%employer contributions
• Hybrid & Flexible work culture
• Buy holiday scheme
• Discounted products
• Health Cash Plan
• Career opportunities - ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide.
• Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform
• Group Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking