Inventory Controller - Procurement Growth & Benefits

Macfarlane Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Free parking

Company car / cash allowance

Employee assistance program

Training and development

Employee discount scheme

Volunteering day

Eye-care support

Job summary

Macfarlane Group in Westcott, Aylesbury is hiring an Inventory Controller to support the procurement team on site. You will help maintain stock levels, assist the buyer with daily purchasing and ensure timely, cost-effective transactions to serve customers.

The role offers a salary of £20,000 to £23,000 depending on experience, plus bonus/commission and a broad benefits package, including pension, holidays and parking.

Responsibilities

• Directly supporting the buyer with day-to-day procurement activity
• To purchase standard and non-standard stock items, maintaining cost effective stock levels by challenging prices where necessary
• Develop a full understanding of the total supply chain function
• Actively seek to reduce stock holding and material costs
• To ensure that purchasing transactions are carried out in the timeliest and cost-effective manner
• Administer purchase orders and all other associated administration
• Liaise with existing suppliers and source alternative suppliers when necessary
• Develop awareness of the profit implication of stock holding costs, including redundant and damaged stock
• Work alongside the sales team to proactively reduce inventory and help generate sales
• Develop and maintain a good knowledge of all packaging solutions

Job description

Macfarlane Group in Westcott, Aylesbury is hiring an Inventory Controller to support the procurement team on site. You will help maintain stock levels, assist the buyer with daily purchasing and ensure timely, cost-effective transactions to serve customers.

The role offers a salary of £20,000 to £23,000 depending on experience, plus bonus/commission and a broad benefits package, including pension, holidays and parking.