Inventory Controller

Meridian Business Support; Chilton Trinity; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday

Pension

Healthcare options

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is seeking an analytical Inventory Controller for a global soft drinks manufacturer based in Bridgwater. You will own inventory accuracy across inbound materials, finished goods, and warehouse stock, aligning physical inventory with SAP S/4HANA and EWM.

Responsibilities include daily cycle counts, variance investigations, and managing inbound/outbound goods processes while supporting SAP/EWM go-live stabilization and SOP maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management within manufacturing.
• Strong data accuracy and analytical mindset.
• Proven ability to reconcile SAP and EWM data.
• Familiarity with cycle counting and audits.

Responsibilities

• Run daily cycle counts and periodic physical inventory audits.
• Reconcile discrepancies between SAP and EWM.
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances, shortages and overages.
• Manage inbound goods receipt and outbound finished goods processes.
• Execute core SAP transactions and manage EWM workflows (putaway, bin placement, wave processing).
• Generate and interpret inventory reports (ageing, stock movement, cycle counts, variance analysis).
• Maintain SOPs and drive consistent warehouse routines (FIFO, labelling, safety).

Skills

Inventory management

SAP S/4HANA

EWM

Data analysis

Cycle counting

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory reconciliation

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP EWM

SAP transactions

Job description

We are looking for an analytical Inventory Controller to join a global independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites worldwide including 6 sites in the UK based in Bridgwater (TA6).

Salary £30,923.28

Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Permanent role

Benefits: 22 days holiday, pension, healthcare options, and employee benefits platform.

As Inventory Controller, you'll own inventory accuracy across inbound materials, finished goods and warehouse stock, keeping physical inventory and system records aligned across SAP S/4HANA and Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).

No two days are the same - you'll be running daily cycle counts and periodic physical inventory audits, reconciling discrepancies between SAP and EWM, and getting to the bottom of variances, shortages and overages - documenting root causes and putting corrective actions in place. You'll also manage inbound goods receipt and outbound finished goods processes, keeping accuracy and traceability front of mind.

Ideally, you will be someone who enjoys getting to the root of a problem and thrives on data accuracy. You'll work cross-functionally with manufacturing, purchasing and logistics colleagues, help shape and maintain inventory SOPs, and support the site through the post-go-live stabilisation of a major SAP/EWM implementation.

Inventory Controller: Key responsibilities

• Running daily cycle counts and periodic physical inventory audits
• Reconciling discrepancies between SAP (transactional) and EWM (warehouse) systems
• Investigating and resolving inventory variances, shortages and overages
• Managing inbound goods receipt and outbound finished goods processes
• Executing core SAP transactions and managing EWM workflows (putaway, bin placement, wave processing)
• Generating and interpreting inventory reports (ageing, stock movement, cycle counts, variance analysis)
• Maintaining SOPs and driving consistent warehouse routines (FIFO, labelling, safety)

Would also suit: Inventory Controller, Inventory Analyst, Stock Controller, Inventory Coordinator, Warehouse Inventory Coordinator, Supply Chain Analyst, Stock Accuracy Analyst, Cycle Count Coordinator, Inventory Administrator, Warehouse Data Analyst, SAP Inventory Analyst