Inventory Controller

Orion Electrotech; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and manufacturing organization is seeking an Inventory Controller to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in maintaining inventory control across their sites, ensuring optimal stock levels and collaborating with various departments. The successful candidate will enjoy a progressive working environment with opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Pension plan

Healthcare plan

Income protection

Flexible working policy

Share options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory control within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and BOM management.
• Ability to work cross-departmentally ensuring supply chain continuity.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise inventory across multiple UK manufacturing sites.
• Ensure stock levels are accurate and aligned with production forecasts.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manage stock control activities.

Skills

Inventory Control

Materials Management

MRP / ERP Systems

Continuous Improvement

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title: Inventory Controller

Inventory Controller / Material Controller

Benefits: Holiday 25 days 8 days bank holiday (33) Pension Healthcare plan Income protection flexible working policy share options

Hours Site-based with hybrid working.

37.5 hours a week, Monday Friday hours can be flexed, circa 8-4pm

We are a pioneering design and manufacturing organisation with a new, highly innovative product range. Due to growth and further expansion, we are looking for a talented Inventory Controller to undertake a varied and pivotal role as part of our close-knit team. As such, you will have the ability to make a real difference and be a key member of the team as we continue to develop.

As Inventory Controller you will maintain control of a dynamic and fast-moving inventory as the business continues to grow, essential to both operational success and customer satisfaction.

Your Responsibilities as Inventory Controller will Include:

• Managing and optimising inventory for both the Oxfordshire site as well as other UK manufacturing sites, and internationally
• Ensuring stock levels for our products and associated components are both accurate and in line with production and sales forecasts
• Monitoring inventory levels, creating replenishment recommendations and managing min/max stock
• Leading hands-on stock control activities and collaborating cross-functionally across supply chain, production, and logistics
• Coordinating regularly with overseas suppliers and logistics partners
• Using the ERP system to maintain data accuracy and support performance reporting

To suceed you are likely to have:

Proven experience of inventory control, materials management, materials or stock control gained within a manufacturing/production environment.

• Strong working knowledge of MRP / ERP systems and BOM (Bill of Material) management understanding

• An eye for continuous improvement coupled with a hands-on mindset

• Strong MS Excel skills

• Ability to work across departments internally & externally, ensure first-class inventory management and supply chain continuity

In return you will be rewarded with the opportunity to work in a progressive, team-centric environment with the ability to grow and develop the role.

Please apply via the link or contact Alison Kemp for further details

Likely to suit individuals with a background as (but not limited to): Inventory Controller, Materials Controller, Manufacturing Planner, Scheduler, Production Controller, Production Planner, or similar