Inventory Controller

Matchtech Group; Pennington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an Inventory Controller for a successful manufacturing business to drive stock integrity and accuracy across ERP and WMS environments. The role involves cycle counts, stock takes, and adherence to inventory management processes.

The ideal candidate will have warehouse administration or stock control experience in manufacturing, FMCG or distribution, with proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in Inventory Control, Stock Control or Warehouse Administration.
• Familiar with warehouse operations and inventory control methodologies.
• Experience using ERP, MRP or WMS systems.
• Proficient in MS Excel and data analysis from large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records in WMS and ERP.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Plan and execute cycle counts, stock audits and annual stock takes.
• Produce inventory performance reports and analyze stock trends.
• Monitor inventory accuracy KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Transport, Procurement and Finance to resolve issues.

Skills

Data analysis

Stock management principles

Tools

ERP

MRP

WMS

MS Excel

Job description

A successful manufacturing business is seeking an Inventory Controller to drive improvements in; stock integrity, inventory accuracy, cycle counting and ensure adherence to inventory management processes. Applicants need previous warehouse administration, stock control or inventory control experience within a manufacturing, FMCG or distribution/3PL environment. Previous exposure to; ERP, MRP or WMS would be advantageous as would proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis.

Specific duties of the Inventory Controller include:

• Maintain accurate inventory records within WMS and ERP systems
• Investigate stock discrepancies, analyse root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Plan and execute cycle count programmes, stock audits and annual stock takes.
• Produce inventory performance reports and analyse stock trends
• Monitor inventory accuracy KPIs and identify opportunities to improve warehouse controls and processes
• Identify supplier discrepancies, slow-moving, obsolete and excess inventory, providing recommendations to management.
• Work collaboratively with Warehouse, Transport, Procurement and Finance teams to resolve inventory-related issues and enhance operational performance.

Inventory Controller applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience in Inventory Control, Stock Control, Warehouse Administration or a related inventory or supply chain focused position.
• An appreciation of warehouse operations, stock management principles and inventory control methodologies.
• Experience using business systems software - ERP, MRP, WMS or another stock planning / forecasting tool
• Proficiency in MS Excel and the ability to analyse/interpret inventory and performance trends from large datasets