Inventory Controller

Biscuit International UK Limited

Gateshead

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team at a leading food and beverage manufacturer as an Inventory Controller. In this pivotal role, you will ensure efficient inventory management, optimizing stock levels to meet business needs. Your expertise will help streamline operations, enhance product availability, and improve overall service quality. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders, driving innovation and excellence in a company committed to sustainability and quality. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about supply chain management, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to inventory management.
Strong analytical skills to identify inefficiencies in stock levels.

Responsibilities

Manage inventory and ensure timely deliveries while minimizing costs.
Conduct data analysis related to stock, logistics, and customer demand.

Skills

Supply chain FMCG background

Advanced Excel skills

Inventory management

ERP knowledge (preferably SAP)

Customer sales and forecasting analysis

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Logical thinking

Job description

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Inventory Controller

Location: Gateshead Team Valley, UK

Reports to: Demand Manager

Direct Reports: None

About Us:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Inventory Controller to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will ensure efficient and effective management of inventory, predicting and optimizing stock levels to meet business needs. You will oversee the flow of goods to minimize costs and ensure timely deliveries while analysing data and identifying inefficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain relationships with our European entities, 3PLs, and logistics partners, demonstrating visibility and presence.
Manage inventory, track MLOR, derogations, and any potential re-work of stock.
Reconcile stock at 3PLs, ensuring stocks balance both weekly and at month/year-end, and investigate and log discrepancies.
Responsible for stock replenishment, ensuring stock is tracked, delivered, and available as required, fast-tracked when necessary.
Liaise with freight forwarders and logistics partners.
Establish strong working relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders within the company and the BI Group.
Act as the point of contact for the commercial, customer service, planning, and NPD teams, advising on any product, supply chain, or customer challenges.
Assist in the management of new product launches, de-listed products, and promotional/seasonal requirements via tracking orders, working to fixed seasonal deadlines, and collaborating with hauliers to meet on-time deliveries.
Conduct data analysis, including but not limited to stock, logistics, sales forecasts, and customer demand.

Skills & Experience:

Supply chain FMCG background.
Professional interaction with all stakeholders.
Display openness, honesty, and respect for colleagues during significant business challenges.
Strong advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft packages.
Experience in inventory management and ERP knowledge (preferably SAP).
Customer sales and forecasting analysis experience is desirable.
Knowledge of stock replenishment and product life.
Ability to spot anomalies and flag them to relevant stakeholders.
Flexible approach, adapting to new situations as they arise.
Passion and track record for delivering service, quality, and excellence.
Excellent communicator, able to think on their feet, remain calm and resilient, and be a proactive multi-tasker.
Diligence, accuracy, and attention to detail always.
Logical thinker.

Why Join Us?

At Biscuit International UK, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. Our team is dedicated to producing high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of our customers. By joining us, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values collaboration and excellence.

In our hiring practices, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and ideas, driving innovation and success. We adhere to fair hiring practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of their background.

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