Inventory Controller

Jordans Cereals; Jordans; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus up to 5%

Pension scheme – up to 10%

Hybrid & Flexible work culture

Discounted products

Health Cash Plan

Group Cycle to work scheme

Free Parking

Job summary

Jordans Cereals in the United Kingdom is seeking an Inventory Controller – Continuous Improvement (CI) to maintain effective inventory control, drive CI initiatives and develop Power BI reporting across the supply chain.

The role will be split between Inventory Control and Continuous Improvement, Automation & Power BI Development, requiring collaboration with Planning, Procurement, Production, Logistics and Finance to improve data quality and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory control and Power BI reporting.
• Ability to analyse data to support inventory decisions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain targeted stock levels and safety stock levels.
• Manage inventory-related activities and support data-driven decisions across the supply chain.
• Develop and implement Power BI reporting solutions to improve visibility and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Planning, Procurement, Production, Logistics and Finance.

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Continuous Improvement, Automation & Power BI Development

At Jordans Cereals, we never settle for bland. For over 50 years, we’ve been crafting wholesome, tasty and healthier cereals that bring nature’s best to breakfast tables around the world. As pioneers in cereals, we’ve always pushed boundaries – combining curiosity, bold thinking and natural ingredients to stay ahead and inspire the category.

Proud to be part of Associated British Foods (ABF), we pair the strength of a global group with the agility of a forward-thinking brand. Jordans is more than cereals – it’s a place to grow your career. Curiosity is our secret ingredient. We think differently, act bravely and collaborate with energy and openness to bring out the best in each other.

Together we pioneer innovation, build distinctive brands beyond the bowl, and own our impact on people and planet. Your next opportunity could be just one click away.

Overview Of Role

Are you looking for a new opportunity, making a real difference keeping our manufacturing sites running as part of our stock ordering and management Team ?

The Inventory Controller – CI, will be responsible for maintaining effective inventory control processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance visibility, efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making across the supply chain, through Power BI

This role is designed to be split between:

• Inventory Control
• Continuous Improvement, Automation & Power BI Development

The successful candidate will manage inventory-related activities whilst identifying opportunities to simplify processes, automate reporting, improve data quality, and implement Power BI solutions that support operational and strategic decision-making.

Prior experience with Power BI is not essential; however, the candidate must demonstrate an inquisitive nature with a willingness to learn new technologies, and the ability to develop and implement reporting solutions through self training and practical application.

Key Accountabilities

• Order packaging and Ingredients in accordance to MRP settings
• Maintain MRP Settings within Item Site Maintenance on MFG and Excel Packaging MRPS
• Communicate swiftly and effectively with the Production Team any supply risks
• Maintain targeted stock levels and safety stock levels at all times

Continuous Improvement

• Learn and develop Power BI skills
• Start with the key identified processes to implement automation and reporting, then adding to this new processes identified
• Liaise with Planning, Procurement, Production, Logistics, Finance and Customer Supply teams
• Support material availability and inventory optimisation activities

Top Priorities

• Improve Inventory Visibility with a suite of reporting and Dashboards
• Reduce reliance on manual spreadsheets by introducing automated reporting and dashboard solutions
• Explore Power BI capabilities

The Right Person

We're looking for somebody who can apply a logical and pragmatic approach to data, with the ability to make informed individual decisions in line with planning guidelines. You will need to be able to confidently communicate across different departments, and engage with key stakeholders, to ensure informed decisions are made at pace. Does this sound like the role you have been looking for?

If you share our values...

Be Bold, Be Curious, Do the Right Thing Together, Make It Happen

We can offer....

Competitive salaryUp to 5% bonus

Pension Scheme – up to 10% employer contributions

Hybrid & Flexible work culture

Buy holiday scheme

Discounted products

Health Cash Plan

Career opportunities - ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide.

Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform

Group Cycle to work scheme

Free Parking