Inventory Controller (m/f/d)

Brose Careers; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Coventry seeks a Logistics Specialist to manage costs and optimize logistics processes. Applicants should have a degree in Logistics or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, and knowledge of SAP is preferable. This role emphasizes teamwork and compliance with company policies while fostering a respectful and inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in logistics or a controlling role.
• Experience in an automotive or fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• German language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Measuring, monitoring, and reporting logistics costs.
• Creating the annual logistics budget.
• Allocating logistics costs to specific accounts.

Skills

Logistics management

Cost controlling

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Logistics or related discipline

Tools

SAP or comparable ERP system

Job description

Overview

As a successful family-owned company on a path to global growth, the Brose Group offers challenging responsibilities and exciting career opportunities to performance-driven, skilled specialists with solid professional knowledge and proven career expertise who wish to contribute to our company’s success.

Your tasks

• Measuring, monitoring, and reporting logistics costs
• Creating the annual logistics budget, including premises, targets, and current pricing
• Allocating logistics costs to specific accounts and reporting results to stakeholders
• Auditing and approving all transport invoices
• Administering logistics purchase orders, frame orders, and Easy Buy processes
• Booking regular and special transport services
• Acting as the primary contact between Brose Transport Management and Material Planners
• Supporting Packaging Control and Customs Clerks when required
• Collaborating closely with material planners, quality teams, production and logistics shift managers, suppliers, and customers
• Ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, including Code of Conduct, FIRST, IDEAS, Health & Safety, Environment, Quality, Equal Opportunities, and disciplinary guidelines

Your Profile

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Logistics or a related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar logistics or controlling role
• Experience within an automotive or fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong structured, system, and process-thinking capabilities
• Solid financial awareness and cost-controlling expertise
• Negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Good understanding of material flows and transport processes
• SAP or comparable ERP system knowledge
• German language skills are advantageous
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Assertive, confident, and able to build effective working relationships
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Able to work independently and flexibly while meeting tight deadlines

We are on a journey to make Brose Coventry a better place to work. Underpinned by our FIRST principles of Family, Innovation, Return, Speed & Team, which are fundamental qualities that we seek for all our employees and leaders.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career, and take on new tasks? Then we are looking forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions, your HR contact person is happy to answer them.

Please be aware that the position availability is determined by the ability of a prospective candidate having the right to work in the UK.

Please apply directly via the online application form.