Regional Inventory Controller

Kion Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme (employer 6%)

Employee discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Employee incentive schemes

Laptop provided

Phone provided

Job summary

Linde Material Handling is seeking a Regional Inventory Controller in the Wellingborough area to oversee stock and assets across engineer vans and sites within the LMH UK Aftersales network.

You will audit, adjust and manage stock levels, drive variance reduction, and coordinate inspections with third party partners. A proactive, IT-literate candidate with SAP/MS Excel skills is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory and stock control.
• Proactive, organised and detail-oriented.
• SAP and MS Excel skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule and execute stock checks for engineers and sites.
• Interrogate stock variance data and minimise losses.
• Adjust stock on system after audits and rotations.
• Organise inspections, testing and calibration of equipment.

Skills

Inventory management

MS Excel

SAP

Driving Licence

IT literate

Tools

SAP software

MS Excel

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Regional Inventory Controller at Linde Material Handling in the Wellingborough area.

Join Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, and become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Reporting to the Material Planning Lead you will oversee the stock and equipment/asset management relating to an allocated number of engineer vans and resident sites within the LMH UK Aftersales network.

• Coordinate, schedule and execute stock checks for all allocated engineers and sites in an efficient manner to minimise engineer downtime
• Interrogate stock variance data and ensure all stock is correctly accounted for and losses posted are kept to absolute minimum.
• Identify and relay any training needs identified for engineers following stock variance investigation to appropriate engineer line manager
• Once stock audit result is formally approved, adjust stock on system based on stock audit results
• Implement van/site stock adjustments based on data prescribed by the Material Planning Lead as well as exceptional mini/bulk returns to the UK Spare Parts RDC in Basingstoke
• Minimising excess, aged and redundant stock held on engineer vans/site through rotation, returns and scrapping processes
• Complete engineer vehicle, tooling and PPE inspection audits in conjunction with stock check visits
• Maintain tooling and equipment registers to ensure all property is traceable
• Coordinate and schedule engineer equipment & tooling inspections, testing and calibration in conjunction with appropriate 3rd party partners
• Organising replacement tooling in the event of inspections/calibration failure via appropriate engineer line management
• Carry out PAT testing on engineer equipment / tooling

We offer:

At Linde Material Handling, we believe in rewarding our people. Your package will include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company Van
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for long service milestones
• Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution, minimum 4% employee contribution)
• Access to discounts from major UK brands
• “Recommend a Friend” bonus scheme
• Eligibility for Employee Incentive Schemes
• Laptop and phone provided

Tasks and Qualifications:

• Driving License
• IT literate
• Proactive, self motivated and organised
• Personable and professional
• SAP and MS Excel skills beneficial (desirable)
• Experience with Inventory and stock control (desirable)

Bring your expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll provide the tools and support to help you succeed.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Linde Material Handling is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

If you require adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Please note: Successful candidates must provide proof of the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance at this time.