Inventory Controller

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an Inventory Controller to drive improvements in stock integrity, inventory accuracy, cycle counting and adherence to inventory management processes within our manufacturing environment. The role requires experience in warehouse administration or stock control, and familiarity with ERP, MRP or WMS, plus proficiency in MS Excel to analyse data and trends.

You will collaborate with Warehouse, Transport, Procurement and Finance teams to resolve issues and enhance

Qualifications

• Experience in Inventory Control or related supply chain roles.
• Understanding of warehouse operations and stock management principles.
• Experience using ERP, MRP or WMS and Excel to analyse data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records within WMS and ERP systems
• Investigate stock discrepancies, analyse root causes and implement corrective actions
• Plan and execute cycle count programmes, stock audits and annual stock takes
• Produce inventory performance reports and analyse stock trends
• Monitor inventory accuracy KPIs and identify opportunities to improve warehouse controls
• Identify supplier discrepancies and provide recommendations to management

Skills

Inventory management

MS Excel

Data analysis

ERP/MRP/WMS

Cycle counting

Stock control

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

WMS

Job description

A successful manufacturing business is seeking an Inventory Controller to drive improvements in; stock integrity, inventory accuracy, cycle counting and ensure adherence to inventory management processes. Applicants need previous warehouse administration, stock control or inventory control experience within a manufacturing, FMCG or distribution/3PL environment. Previous exposure to; ERP, MRP or WMS would be advantageous as would proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis.

Specific duties of the Inventory Controller include:

• Maintain accurate inventory records within WMS and ERP systems
• Investigate stock discrepancies, analyse root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Plan and execute cycle count programmes, stock audits and annual stock takes.
• Produce inventory performance reports and analyse stock trends
• Monitor inventory accuracy KPIs and identify opportunities to improve warehouse controls and processes
• Identify supplier discrepancies, slow-moving, obsolete and excess inventory, providing recommendations to management.
• Work collaboratively with Warehouse, Transport, Procurement and Finance teams to resolve inventory-related issues and enhance operational performance.

Inventory Controller applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience in Inventory Control, Stock Control, Warehouse Administration or a related inventory or supply chain focused position.
• An appreciation of warehouse operations, stock management principles and inventory control methodologies.
• Experience using business systems software - ERP, MRP, WMS or another stock planning / forecasting tool
• Proficiency in MS Excel and the ability to analyse/interpret inventory and performance trends from large datasets