Inventory Controller

SF Partners; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners are supporting Yardley-based organisation in recruiting a Permanent Inventory Controller. This role is permanent and suited to somebody who has managed inventory for a consumer goods business previously.

Working pattern: full time Monday to Friday based in Yardley. Salary: £35,000-£40,000.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in inventory control, stock control, supply chain or a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good Excel and systems skills, ideally with experience using ERP or inventory management software.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse stock data and identify trends or discrepancies.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels across the business.
• Track stock movements, deliveries, transfers and adjustments.
• Carry out regular stock checks, cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Monitor slow-moving, excess and obsolete stock and recommend appropriate action.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within ERP and stock management systems.
• Review reorder points, safety stock levels and stock requirements.
• Work closely with purchasing, warehouse, operations and sales teams to ensure product availability.
• Support the receipt and processing of incoming stock.
• Produce regular inventory reports and highlight potential shortages or stock issues.
• Support new product introductions and discontinued product phase-outs.
• Assist with continuous improvement of inventory control processes and procedures.
• Ensure inventory activities are completed in line with company policies and controls.

Skills

Inventory control

Stock management

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Cross-functional

Communication

Tools

ERP software

Inventory management software

Job description

SF Partners are supporting a Yardley based organisation in recruiting a Permanent Inventory Controller. This role is permanent and suited to somebody who has managed inventory for a consumer goods business previously.

Working pattern: full time Monday to Friday based in Yardley Salary: £35,000-£40,000

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels across the business.
• Track stock movements, deliveries, transfers and adjustments.
• Carry out regular stock checks, cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Monitor slow-moving, excess and obsolete stock and recommend appropriate action.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within ERP and stock management systems.
• Review reorder points, safety stock levels and stock requirements.
• Work closely with purchasing, warehouse, operations and sales teams to ensure product availability.
• Support the receipt and processing of incoming stock.
• Produce regular inventory reports and highlight potential shortages or stock issues.
• Support new product introductions and discontinued product phase-outs.
• Assist with continuous improvement of inventory control processes and procedures.
• Ensure inventory activities are completed in line with company policies and controls.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in inventory control, stock control, supply chain or a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good Excel and systems skills, ideally with experience using ERP or inventory management software.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse stock data and identify trends or discrepancies.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments