Inventory Controller

JCB; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Company pension

Onsite gym

In-house doctor

In-house dentist

ULEV car scheme

Rewards Hub discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

JCB World Parts Centre is seeking an Inventory Controller. You will ensure continuity of supply for aftermarket parts, plan material requirements, and optimise stock using lean inventory practices. You will engage suppliers to improve performance, track KPIs, and resolve supply chain issues while coordinating with internal teams for on-time delivery.

The role demands strong Excel skills, organizational ability, and calm, accurate work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in materials planning, inventory control or supply chain operations.
• Excellent communication skills with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Well organized with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify root causes.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and focused on continuous improvement.
• Collaborative mindset in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage continuity of supply for aftermarket parts.
• Plan material requirements and expeditethe parts from suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and apply lean practices to optimise stock.
• Work with suppliers to improve performance and reliability.
• Track supplier performance against KPIs.
• Identify supply chain issues and implement improvements.
• Expedite materials to ensure timely delivery and minimise disruptions.
• Analyse inventory and supplier data to support decisions.
• Collaborate across the business to meet customer and business needs.

Skills

Materials planning

Inventory control

Supply chain operations

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organization

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Opportunity – Inventory Controller

About the role:

As an Inventory Controller at JCB World Parts Centre, you will play a key role in ensuring the continuity of supply of parts for our aftermarket operations. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for material requirements planning, inventory optimisation, and maintaining supplier performance to support the efficient operation of the parts distribution network.

Salary: Competitive Salary

Contract Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: Permanent

What does this role involve day to day?

• Managing the continuity of supply of parts to support aftermarket operations.
• Planning material requirements and expediting parts from suppliers in line with system-generated demand.
• Monitoring inventory levels and applying lean inventory management principles to optimise stock holdings.
• Working proactively with suppliers to review and continuously improve performance and reliability.
• Tracking and maintaining supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identifying supply chain issues and implementing effective problem-solving and process improvement initiatives.
• Expediting materials from suppliers to ensure timely delivery and minimise supply disruptions.
• Analysing inventory and supplier data to support informed decision-making and operational performance.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the business to ensure customer and business requirements are met.

This will be suited to you if…

• You have demonstrable experience in materials planning, inventory control, or supply chain operations.
• You possess excellent communication skills and can build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• You're highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, including the use of VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• You're well organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• You can work calmly and accurately under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement improvements.
• You're proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuously improving processes and performance.
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and teamwork are essential to success.

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

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