Inventory Controller

Bridgewater Resources UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

On-site role

Training programmes

Pension scheme

Job summary

Bridgewater Resources UK is recruiting an Inventory Controller for our Avonmouth operation to manage stock levels, purchasing activity and demand forecasting across a large product portfolio. You will negotiate with suppliers, build strong relationships and drive stock turnover while supporting promotions and reports in Excel.

This is a hands-on, office-based role with training and a clear path for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, inventory control or stock management.
• Good understanding of stock turnover, inventory investment and demand planning.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Negotiate with suppliers for best commercial outcomes.
• Manage inventory levels across a large product range.
• Monitor stock turnover and purchasing performance.
• Analyse sales trends, buying patterns and demand forecasts.
• Place and manage high-volume purchase orders.
• Produce reports and analyse data using Excel.
• Identify opportunities to improve stock availability and inventory efficiency.
• Collaborate with sales, operations and management teams.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory control

Stock management

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Excel

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

Job description

A leading electrical products distributor is looking to recruit an Inventory Controller to join its flagship Avonmouth operation. Offering a salary of 30,000 - 35,000, an excellent profit share scheme and the opportunity to shape a newly created role, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business and make a genuine impact.

Part of a successful UK group employing over 1,700 people, the business supplies electrical wholesalers across the UK with products from leading manufacturers including Dyson, Bosch, Philips, Morphy Richards and Tassimo. Its extensive range spans domestic appliances, lighting, ventilation, heating products, wiring accessories, switches and sockets, consumer units, cable management systems and more.

Operating from a modern 25,000 sq ft purpose-built facility, the company continues to invest heavily in its people, infrastructure and product offering, creating excellent long-term career opportunities.

The Opportunity

As an Inventory Controller, you'll play a key role in managing stock levels and purchasing activity across a large and diverse product portfolio. Working closely with suppliers and internal teams, you'll ensure the right products are available at the right time whilst optimising inventory investment and maximising stock turnover.

This is a commercially focused position that would suit someone who is confident, analytical and capable of building strong relationships with suppliers. You'll have the opportunity to influence purchasing decisions, support promotional activity and help drive the continued growth of the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Negotiating with suppliers to achieve the best commercial outcomes
• Managing inventory levels across a large product range
• Monitoring stock turnover, inventory investment and purchasing performance
• Analysing sales trends, buying patterns and demand forecasts
• Placing and managing high-volume purchase orders
• Supporting promotional campaigns and product initiatives
• Producing reports and analysing data using Excel
• Identifying opportunities to improve stock availability and inventory efficiency
• Working closely with sales, operations and management teams

Why Apply?

• Salary of 30,000 - 35,000
• Excellent profit share scheme
• Comprehensive on-the-job training
• Product and manufacturer training programmes
• Opportunity to complete relevant professional qualifications and courses
• Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing business
• Optional membership of the company's excellent pension scheme
• Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm office-based role

Requirements

To be successful in this Inventory Controller role, you should have:

• Experience within purchasing, inventory control, stock management or a similar commercial role, or experience within the electrical wholesale sector with strong product knowledge
• A good understanding of stock turnover, inventory investment, purchasing trends and demand planning
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
• Confidence when negotiating and building relationships with suppliers and colleagues
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft ExcelExcellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive approach and the confidence to take ownership of a newly created role
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced commercial environment

If you're looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a key role within a successful and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.