Inventory Controller

The West Group Ltd; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical device sector seeks a proactive Inventory Controller to join their supply chain team. The role focuses on maintaining accurate stock control and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Responsibilities include improving procurement processes, managing stock levels, and analyzing inventory trends to support demand planning. Ideal candidates will have experience in regulated environments and a strong knowledge of SAP and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control within medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sectors.
• Strong knowledge of SAP/ERP systems and Excel.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve procurement procedures for trackability.
• Manage minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Analyze stock trends for demand forecasting.

Skills

Inventory control

SAP/ERP systems

Microsoft Office

ISO 9001

ISO 13485

Stock parameter management

BOM structures

Education

Certification in inventory control

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-orientedInventory Controllerto join our supply chain team within the medical device sector. This role is vital in maintaining accurate stock control, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the efficient flow of components and finished goods in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and improve procurement procedures to enhance traceability and reduce untracked or ad hoc purchases
• Define and manage minimum and maximum stock levels to maintain appropriate inventory holdings
• Analyse stock trends and support demand forecasting and inventory planning
• Enhance the Kanban process to improve visibility, accuracy, and replenishment speed
• Monitor inventory turnover, aged stock, and slow-moving items; recommend actions to reduce waste and optimise working capital
• Work closely with the Procurement team to raise and expedite purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery of materials
• Maintain accurate part numbers and Bills of Materials (BOMs) within SAP
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Previous experience in inventory control within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare manufacturing industries
• Strong working knowledge of SAP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards
• Experience managing stock parameters such as reorder points, safety stock, and lead times in a regulated environment
• Understanding of BOM structures, part number creation, and master data accuracy in ERP systems
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• Certification in inventory control or formal training in stock management
  
  

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