Inventory Controller

Sony Corporation; Pencoed; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Europe in the UK is seeking an Inventory Controller to join a newly formed team responsible for inventory control, audits, and KPI reporting. The role involves auditing sub-inventories, processing production jobs, and handling non-conforming goods, with emphasis on data accuracy and adherence to 5S and company values.

The successful candidate will develop strong product knowledge, input and report data, and collaborate across departments to drive improvements in inventory management and

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control and audits.
• Ability to report data and KPI metrics.
• Familiarity with 5S and good working practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Transact boards within Oracle system from sub-inventories.
• Maintain and communicate accurate counts of WIP and non-conforming product daily.
• Control movement of non-conforming product within the process.
• Produce weekly inventory audit reports through physical and system reconciliation.
• Highlight inventory risks within the operation.
• Ensure processes are adhered to during counts and transactions.
• Ensure all mount and mainline jobs match and are traceable in the system.
• Escalate process breaches and stock discrepancies to the Inventory Control Team Leader promptly.
• Ensure seamless shift handover via daily handover meetings.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Under pressure

Product control

Data reporting

Tools

Oracle system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Available for internal UKTEC candidates only.

Role Overview

The Supply Chain have an exciting opportunity to join a recently formed team driving change and improvements within the inventory control area of the business. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to be responsible for numerous transactions, audits and KPI’s to aid with the business performance. The duties of the Inventory Controller will include daily auditing of sub-inventories & jobs, the completion of production jobs and transaction of non-confirming goods (stressfails etc). The successful candidate must be able to develop a rounded product technical knowledge and be comfortable inputting, maintaining and reporting data. They will ensure all good working practices are followed, 5S is maintained to an acceptable level; and company values & behaviours are promoted through leading by example.

Specific Responsibilities

• Transact boards within Oracle system from sub-inventories.
• Maintain and communicate accurate counts of WIP and non-conforming product on a daily basis.
• Control the movement of non-conforming product within the process.
• Produce weekly inventory audit reports through physical and system comparison and reconciliation.
• Highlight inventory risks within the operation.
• Ensure processes are adhered to during counts and transactions allowing for good inventory management.
• Ensure all mount and mainline jobs match, also ensuring traceability though the system.
• Escalate any process breaches and stock discrepancy to the Inventory Control Team Leader in a timely manner.
• Ensure seamless shift handover through attending daily shift handover meetings.

Person Specification

• Collaborates with employees from various departments.
• Works as part of a team and has strong communication skills.
• Works well under pressure and delivers results within agreed deadlines.
• Strong product control qualities.
• Computer literate (specifically Microsoft suite).
• Willingness to develop technical and non technical knowledge.

Desirable

• Experience with the Oracle system
• Knowledge of production material process flows
• Understanding of inventory control procedures
• Experience of working in a fast paced, mass production environment

We drive Sony’s leading Entertainment, Technology & Services business for consumer and professional markets, as well as Imaging & Sensing Solutions business, across Europe. Throughout all our fields including AI, biotech, or software solutions, from R&D and engineering, design, to sales, marketing, distribution and customer service, we work to deliver Sony's purpose to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Sony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, or any other protected characteristics.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Europe

Sony Europe will provide reasonable accommodation for any qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by mail to: Sony Europe B.V, Human Resources Department, the Heights, Brooklands, Surrey, KT13 0XW, UK. When contacting us please indicate the position you are applying for, and the accommodation required.