Inventory Manager

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Inventory Manager in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will manage inventory and engineering stores, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and maintaining stock levels. Proficiency in inventory control systems and knowledge of engineering parts are essential. This role offers a salary of around £35,000 and additional benefits.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within an engineering, manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proficient in inventory control systems and ERP software.
• Good knowledge of engineering parts, components, and tools.
• Familiarity with UK health and safety standards, including COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate stock levels of engineering components and consumables.
• Work closely with procurement and suppliers to source and replenish stock.
• Organise the layout and storage of items within the stores.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Inventory management

Stock control

Compliance with health and safety regulations

Communication with engineering teams

Tools

Computerised stock systems

ERP software

Job description

Overview

Visum Recruitment has the pleasure of working with our client in the MRO Sector. They are seeking an Inventory Manager to work full time at one of their customers sites in Milton Keynes. This successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operation of this customer’s engineering stores providing a vital link between the customer’s engineering team and our client as their inventory management provider.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate stock levels of engineering components and consumables, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation using computerised stock systems.
• Work closely with procurement and suppliers to source and replenish stock in a timely manner. Identify and assist in sourcing hard-to-find or obsolete components.
• Organise the layout and storage of items within the stores to maximise efficiency and safety. Manage all goods-in/goods-out processes, including inspection, labelling, and secure storage.
• Ensure the stores operate in full compliance with health and safety regulations, including COSHH and manual handling requirements.
• Maintain safe storage of hazardous and flammable materials.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of stock usage, movements and stocktakes, work with associate businesses to meet KPIs.
• Act as a key point of contact for maintenance and engineering teams to ensure availability of critical spares during planned works and reactive repairs.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role within an engineering, manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proficient in inventory control systems and ERP software.
• Good knowledge of engineering parts, components and tools.
• Familiarity with UK health and safety standards, including COSHH.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary circa £35,000
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 8am – 5pm
• Monday - Friday
• Company pension