Inventory Controller

Orion Electrotech Sales; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering design and manufacturing organization is seeking an Inventory Controller to manage a dynamic inventory as the company grows. This pivotal role involves stock management, supplier coordination, and utilizing ERP systems to ensure first-class inventory oversight in a progressive, team-centric environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Pension healthcare plan

Income protection

Flexible working policy

Share options

Qualifications

• Proven experience of inventory control in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP / ERP systems.
• An eye for continuous improvement and strong MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and optimising inventory across UK and international sites.
• Ensuring stock levels align with production and sales forecasts.
• Leading stock control activities and collaborating across teams.

Skills

Inventory Control

Materials Management

Continuous Improvement

MS Excel

Tools

MRP / ERP systems

BOM Management

Job description

Job Title: Inventory Controller

Inventory Controller / Material Controller

Benefits: Holiday – 25 days 8 days bank holiday (33) Pension Healthcare plan Income protection flexible working policy share options

Hours – Site-based with hybrid working.

37.5 hours a week, Monday – Friday – hours can be flexed, circa 8-4pm

We are a pioneering design and manufacturing organisation with a new, highly innovative product range. Due to growth and further expansion, we are looking for a talented Inventory Controller to undertake a varied and pivotal role as part of our close-knit team. As such, you will have the ability to make a real difference and be a key member of the team as we continue to develop.

As Inventory Controller you will maintain control of a dynamic and fast-moving inventory as the business continues to grow, essential to both operational success and customer satisfaction.

Your Responsibilities as Inventory Controller will Include:

• Managing and optimising inventory for both the Oxfordshire site as well as other UK manufacturing sites, and internationally
• Ensuring stock levels for our products and associated components are both accurate and in line with production and sales forecasts
• Monitoring inventory levels, creating replenishment recommendations and managing min/max stock
• Leading hands-on stock control activities and collaborating cross-functionally across supply chain, production, and logistics
• Coordinating regularly with overseas suppliers and logistics partners
• Using the ERP system to maintain data accuracy and support performance reporting

To suceed you are likely to have:

Proven experience of inventory control, materials management, materials or stock control gained within a manufacturing/production environment.

• Strong working knowledge of MRP / ERP systems and BOM (Bill of Material) management understanding

• An eye for continuous improvement coupled with a hands-on mindset

• Strong MS Excel skills

• Ability to work across departments internally & externally, ensure first-class inventory management and supply chain continuity

In return you will be rewarded with the opportunity to work in a progressive, team-centric environment with the ability to grow and develop the role.

Please apply via the link or contact Alison Kemp for further details

Likely to suit individuals with a background as (but not limited to): Inventory Controller, Materials Controller, Manufacturing Planner, Scheduler, Production Controller, Production Planner, or similar