Inventory Controller

Doves Farm Foods; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company located in Hungerford, UK, is seeking an Inventory Controller. The selected candidate will manage inventory counts, investigate discrepancies, and support continuous improvement across departments. Ideal applicants should have warehouse experience, familiarity with MRP systems, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a beautiful work environment in the Wiltshire countryside with flexible hours and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible in-office hours

50% staff discount

Cycle to Work scheme

Free tea & coffee

Fresh fruit and bread

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations and inventory management.
• Proficiency with MRP systems and MS Excel.
• Analytical skills for investigating discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Execute and report perpetual inventory counts.
• Investigate and communicate findings on stock discrepancies.
• Develop KPIs and cycle count processes.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Working using MRP system

Forklift licence

Knowledge of all warehouse tasks

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

MS Office proficient, especially Excel

Numerical/computer skill

Lean management

Job description

Inventory Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION

To execute, investigate, and report perpetual inventory count for all stock (ingredients, packaging, consumables, and finished products).

Act as an internal auditor for all supply chain and production processes to ensure all necessary functions are carried out correctly and effectively.

Inventory of all company owned stock, internally and externally.

Reporting to Supply Chain Supervisor.

WORK PATTERN

Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. Overtime and flexibility might be required.

MAIN DUTIES

• Perform and correct daily stock count.
• Investigate discrepancies on stock count.
• Communicate findings on investigation.
• Develop KPIs based on the stock count result.
• Develop an effective cycle count process.
• Adjust stock for rework and consumables.
• Maintain stock accuracy by engaging all departments for continuous improvement.
• Support all departments in ensuring all tasks and procedures are completed by company standards and agreed processes.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Warehouse experience.
• Working using MRP system.
• Forklift licence.
• Knowledge of all warehouse tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• MS Office proficient, especially Excel.
• Numerical/computer skill.
• Lean management.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible in‑office hours to work around commitments.
• A pioneering family‑owned business with loved brands that make a difference to people & planet.
• Beautiful work location in the Wiltshire countryside.
• 50% staff discount in our webshop.
• Cycle to Work, EyeCare, discounted local gym membership.
• Free tea & coffee, fresh fruit, bread, jam.