Senior Inventory Controller – 12 month contract

Caterpillar; Botcheston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Desford seeks a Senior Inventory Controller for a 12-month contract. The role involves managing inventory discrepancies, conducting audits, and leading cross-functional inventory projects. Candidates must have a good understanding of supply chain logistics and demonstrate strong attention to detail. Benefits include 27 days of annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical, Healthcare, Vision & Dental schemes

Share Scheme (50% Company Matched)

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free Car Parking

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a good understanding of logistics, purchasing, and material planning.
• Ability to read engineering drawings is a plus.
• Experience in inventory control or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct control group counts to identify root causes of discrepancies.
• Lead projects to enhance inventory accuracy.
• Manage resolution activities with accounts related to goods invoicing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Supply Chain Understanding

Problem Solving

Numeracy Skills

Education

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Tools

Glovia (ERP system)

Microsoft Office

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Senior Inventory Controller – 12 month contract, Desford

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Desford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don'tjust talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

As a Senior Inventory Controller, you will perform independent resolution of inventory anomalies through root cause analysis and reconciliation by investigating physical inventory, transaction history, bill of materials to implement fixes to process issues causing inventory discrepancies.

You will be responsible for completing physical control counts to complete root cause corrective actions to improve overall inventory accuracy.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Performs control group counts to identify and fix root causes working with all levels of management for inventory approval and sign off. Responsible for resolution activities.

Leading cross – functional inventory projects to improve inventory accuracy.

Works with accounts department related to resolution of Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) and Goods Invoiced Not Received (GINR)

All functions of an inventory counter.

Investigating transaction history, Checking receiving and last receipts, Liaise with PD/Engineering, Checking the bill of material to ensure that material is dispersing correctly.

Support the departments’ goals to reach the plan by year end.

Location / stores audits and receipt counting as required.

Adhere to the company's Health & Safety policy and safe working practices.

Adhere to Caterpillar's Values in Action: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork & Sustainability.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

Internal candidates must have satisfactorily completed a minimum of service in their current position to apply for another role, or have obtained, in writing,authorisationfrom their manager to waive this requirement. Candidates should always inform their manager prior to applying for any new role.

Internal candidates must not have any live disciplinaries or be on a performance action plan.

A good level of literacy and numeracy skills (maths test will be required)

Requires a good understanding of Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, Material Planning and Accounting principles / practices / systems.

Knowledge required of Glovia (ERP system) transactions across all functions would be highly desirable.

Highly self-motivated with a high level of attention to detail.

Be able to communicate and liaise with all levels of the organisation and work within a team environment.

Computer literate on Microsoft office applications.

Have an in-depth knowledge of company procedures and operations.

A good product knowledge based on physical involvement with logistics materials movement and operations product assembly.

Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Ability to read Engineering Drawings
• Glovia systems

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Job Title: Senior Inventory Controller

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

Contract: 12 months

Location: Desford

Hours: 37.5

Travel: Not required

Closing Date: 2nd August

Job Reference: R0000265170

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Your impact shapes the world at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).