Inventory Controller: Optimize Stock & Profit

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Heywood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (rising to 27)

Bank holidays

Annual leave purchasing scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Healthcare options

Employee assistance programme

CIPS training pathways

Employee discounts

Long service awards

Job summary

Macfarlane Packaging in Heywood is seeking an Inventory Controller to optimise stock and drive efficiency across our site at Heywood Distribution Park. The role focuses on balancing working capital, space utilisation and margin, using data to forecast demand and manage stock levels.

You will work with procurement, sales and logistics teams, maintain accurate records, manage supplier deliveries, and contribute to performance KPIs as part of a collaborative, data‑driven environment that values

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control, stock management or supply chain.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with Excel to interpret data.
• Attention to detail with an organised, methodical approach.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborates effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels across allocated sites to meet customer demand.
• Forecast inventory requirements using data, trends and insights.
• Identify opportunities to minimise excess and slow-moving stock.
• Control purchasing, raise POs and ensure timely supply of products.
• Coordinate supplier deliveries and resolve price/lead-time issues.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and data integrity across systems.
• Support customer stock holding agreements and align with needs.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements in inventory performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Communication

Proactive mindset

Experience with ERP/stock systems

Distribution/logistics experience

Understanding KPIs

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

ERP systems

IWMS Goods In diary

Job description

Macfarlane Packaging in Heywood is seeking an Inventory Controller to optimise stock and drive efficiency across our site at Heywood Distribution Park. The role focuses on balancing working capital, space utilisation and margin, using data to forecast demand and manage stock levels.

You will work with procurement, sales and logistics teams, maintain accurate records, manage supplier deliveries, and contribute to performance KPIs as part of a collaborative, data‑driven environment that values