Inventory Controller And Business Analyst

Osteotec; Newbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Osteotec in Newbury, UK, is seeking an Inventory Controller and Business Analyst to manage inventory across UK, Ireland, and Nordics and develop Power BI dashboards.

The role combines ERP data extraction, stock control, and reporting to support accurate records, forecasting, and informed decisions within a regulated medical device environment.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Sales to optimise stock, improve data quality, and drive business insights.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or related discipline.
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, Power Query, and advanced formulas.
• Experience with ERP systems (CIN7, SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, Sage).
• Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries.
• Knowledge of DAX and Power Query.
• Familiarity with data modelling and BI best practices.
• Office-based with occasional remote work.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, collaboration, customer focus, integrity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records across warehouses and storage locations.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock availability while minimizing excess.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Extract, clean, and transform data from ERP systems, Excel, SQL databases, and other business systems.
• Automate recurring reports to improve efficiency.
• Provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve inventory forecasting and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Customer focus

Integrity

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or Analytics

Tools

CIN7

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Job Title: Inventory Controller and Business Analyst

Reports to: Operations Lead

Date: September 2026

Location: Office Based

Brief Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Inventory Controller & Business Analyst to

support inventory management and business reporting across our UK, Ireland & Nordics

operations. This role combines inventory control responsibilities with data analysis, revenue

reporting and dashboard development, to improve data accuracy, operational efficiency, and

decision-making.

The successful candidate will work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Quality,

and Sales teams to maintain accurate records, monitor performance, and develop insightful

Power BI dashboards that support business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for

someone looking to build a career in business analytics within a regulated medical device

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control

• Maintain accurate inventory records across warehouses and storage locations.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess
• Support regular stock counts and annual physical inventory activities.
• Process inventory transactions accurately within the ERP system.
• Monitor inventory movements, including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and returns.
• Assist with inventory planning and replenishment activities.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete, or excess inventory and provide recommendations.
• Ensure inventory processes comply with company procedures and regulatory
  requirements.
• Analyse inventory trends, stock turnover, service levels, forecasting accuracy.
• Partner with commercial teams to develop inventory forecast to support sales growth

Power BI & Data Analytics

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports
• Extract, clean, and transform data from ERP systems, Excel, SQL databases, and other
  business systems.
• Automate recurring reports to improve efficiency.
• Provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Support users with report interpretation and dashboard enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and reporting processes.
• Assist with system improvements and process automation initiatives.
• Document reporting processes and maintain dashboard documentation.
• Promote data quality and reporting best practices.

Skills and Experience

• Degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, Power Query, and advanced
  formulas.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. CIN7, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar).
• Understanding of inventory management principles.
• Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries.
• Knowledge of DAX and Power Query.
• Familiarity with data modelling and business intelligence best practices.
• Office-based with occasional flexibility for remote work
• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Customer focus
• Integrity and accountability

This Job description is not exhaustive but outlines the main requirements

Our Mission

To provide industry-leading, specialist orthopaedic extremities solutions and superior services

to healthcare professionals that improve patient outcomes, developing a comprehensive

product portfolio and partnering with leading global manufacturers.

Our Vision

To be the partner of choice for orthopaedic extremities through our unparalleled expertise,

outstanding service and tailored solutions.

Our Values

People - Hiring and developing the best people who are passionate about what they do.

Respecting diversity in all people interactions, within and externally to the company.

Integrity and Accountability - Always doing the right thing for our people, customers,

distribution partners and patients. Being accountable for our performance and decisions, while

consulting with colleagues to seek alternative opinions.

Knowledge - Delivering genuine value through our market sector knowledge and functional

expertise.

Customer Focus - Always considering our customers in everything we do. Delivering a first-

class client experience, providing the best service, and the highest quality commercial expertise

throughout the customer journey.

Growth Mindset and Curiosity - Continually look to better ourselves and the business, and

supporting each other on this journey.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement - Having high expectations and striving to perform

better every day for the benefit of our customers and people.