Inventory Controller

TE Connectivity; Braintree; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity in the United Kingdom is seeking an Inventory Controller to support inventory control, production planning, and material planning. You will ensure ERP data accuracy and help maintain safe, efficient shopfloor operations.

You will liaise with Finance and Planning, manage perpetual counts, Kanban replenishment, and ensure timely production orders, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems.
• Understanding of production planning and inventory control principles.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and 5S+1 methodology.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environment is an asset.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to site safety rules and contribute to safety objectives.
• Follow procedures to ensure quality standards.
• Manage inventory to support production schedules including perpetual counts.
• Understand and follow production and inventory documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and system logs.
• Promote organization using 5S+1 practices.
• Carry out tasks as assigned by your supervisor.
• Resolve inventory discrepancies with Finance per company policies.
• Execute inventory adjustments to align system with stock; initiate Kanban replenishment weekly.
• Change production orders as needed.
• Create and delete dynamic storage bins as required.
• Print and manage shop floor Production orders, labels.
• Prioritize and direct workflow from daily plans.
• Coordinate with Planning and Production teams.
• Support schedule adherence, review late/early orders.
• Support root cause analysis for routings tasks.

Skills

ERP systems

Production planning

Inventory control

Lean manufacturing

5S+1 methodology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

The Inventory Controller role is responsible for supporting Inventory control, daily production and material planning activities. The role ensures accuracy in the legacy ERP system, manages transactions, supports inventory movement, and upholds safety and quality standards. This position plays a key role in maintaining organised workflows, accurate system data, and timely execution of production plans.

Job Responsibilities

• Adhere to all site safety rules and contribute to achieving site safety objectives.
• Follow all standard procedures to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Inventory management to support production schedules including perpetual inventory counts.
• Understand and follow relevant production and inventory documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and system logs.
• Promote good organization and housekeeping using 5S+1 practices.
• Carry out any additional tasks or duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Resolve inventory discrepancies and liaise with Finance aligned with company policies.
• Execute inventory adjustments to align system with physical stock.Initiate and monitor Kanban replenishment activities weekly.
• Change production orders (adjust quantities, dates, or materials as needed).
• Create and delete dynamic storage bins based on storage requirements.
• Print and manage shop floor Production orders, product labels, and pallet labels.
• Prioritisation and direction of workflow from the daily plans.
• Frequent alignment and co-ordination with both Planning and Production teams.
• Supporting the areas schedule adherence, reviewing any lates or early orders.
• Supporting Root cause analysis for any routings related tasks.

Qualifications/Experience

• Experience with ERP systems.
• Understanding of production planning and inventory control principles.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and 5S+1 methodology.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environment is an asset.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft office applications.

Personal Qualities

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility is essential.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork