Inventory Controller

Armstrong Knight Ltd; Loughton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Inventory Controller to manage stock levels and coordinate supplier deliveries. The ideal candidate will have analytical skills and previous experience in inventory management and purchasing. Responsibilities include maintaining MRP data, reviewing inventory profiles, and communicating with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Maintain MRP data in relation to min/max stock levels.
• Review the company’s inventory profile in-line with sales demand.
• Expedite external suppliers in line with PO requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Good telephone manner

IT Literate

Previous inventory management skills

Previous purchasing experience

Job description

Overview

As an Inventory Controller, you will be responsible for the co-ordination and communication of the delivery status for live purchase orders and scheduling of incoming goods based on existing or predicted customer demand.

Responsibilities

• Maintain MRP data in relation to min/max stock levels
• Review the company’s inventory profile in-line with sales demand and stock turns, and suggest re-ordering for MPR product categories
• Expedite external suppliers in line with the PO requirements and ensure timely and accurate communication to the business
• Oversee the updating of Purchase Orders regarding delivery dates within the company’s IT system
• Implement effective regular communication with suppliers on delivery performance & documentation
• Monitor stock and create scheduling of purchase orders in conjunction with existing and predicted Sales requirements.
• Make suggestions for purchase to the Buyer in respond to the fulfilment of live customer orders affected by delays of incoming product
• Manage and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers and internal customers
• Regularly review working practices and processes, identifying and implementing improvement initiatives throughout the Supply Chain function

Requirements

• Analytical skills
• Good telephone manner
• IT Literate
• Previous inventory management skills
• Previous purchasing experience
• Experience of mainframe systems
• 01702 567 302