Inventory Controller

Prime Appointments Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd invites applications for an Inventory Controller to join the Warehouse team in Ipswich. You will help ensure inventory accuracy using WMS and ERP systems, performing cycle counts and maintaining precise records.

The role requires experience in warehouses or manufacturing, familiarity with WMS and SAP/Excel, and the ability to operate material handling equipment. Monday to Friday shifts with early start times, contract-to-permanent potential after a trial period.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Experience with SAP ERP and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts and audits.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage inventory transactions within WMS and ERP systems.
• Adhere to health, safety and quality standards.
• Work with minimal supervision while meeting productivity targets.
• Undertake other duties as directed by your supervisor.

Skills

Warehouse experience

WMS knowledge

SAP ERP experience

Excel proficiency

Time management

Organisational skills

Team player

Proactive attitude

Tools

WMS software

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Inventory Controller to join the Warehouse team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring inventory accuracy and integrity through effective use of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform cycle counts and audits.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and investigate stock discrepancies.
• Manage inventory transactions within WMS and ERP systems.
• Operate in full compliance with company health, safety, and quality standards.
• Work with minimal supervision while meeting departmental productivity targets.
• Undertake other reasonable duties within the scope of the role, as directed by your supervisor.

About you:

• Experience in a warehouse or similar environment, preferably within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems.
• Experience using ERP systems (preferably SAP), and Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortable operating material handling equipment.
• Strong time‑management and organisational skills.
• The ability to work cooperatively in a fast‑paced, high‑demand environment.
• Clear communication and good interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, self‑motivated approach and a strong team ethic.

Hours:

• Monday to Friday, (6:30am-2:48pm) or the 9-day fortnight (6:30am-3:40pm)

This role starts as an on-going contract with the potential to go permanent following a successful trial period.