Job Description:

Role: Inventory Controller

Location: Rayleigh
Salary: £38,000 - £41,000 (DOE)
Sector: Building Supplies - Inventory / Stock Controller

Monday to Friday

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Inventory Controller / Stock Controller to join an established and successful business based in Rayleigh.

The successful Inventory Controller / Stock Controller will play an important role in managing and maintaining efficient inventory levels across a regional operation, ensuring stock availability meets customer demand while supporting purchasing, forecasting and overall supply chain performance.

Working closely with the Branch Managers and suppliers, the Inventory Controller / Stock controller will be responsible for monitoring stock performance, analysing data and ensuring inventory processes are managed effectively.

Key responsibilities of the Inventory Controller / Stock Controller will include:

• Managing regional stock levels and ensuring appropriate availability to meet customer requirements.
• Using ERP and inventory management systems to monitor and improve stock performance.
• Reviewing and maintaining stock profiles in line with changing demand and supplier capabilities.
• Working collaboratively with branches, suppliers and other internal departments.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and overall inventory efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset and be confident working with data, systems and spreadsheets. Previous experience within inventory control, stock management, purchasing or supply chain would be highly beneficial.

Strong Excel skills are essential, with the ability to analyse data, identify trends and use information to support effective stock management decisions.

The successful Inventory Controller / Stock Controller will demonstrate:

• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Excellent IT skills and confidence working with business systems.
• Experience within inventory control, stock management, purchasing or supply chain.
• Good understanding of stock control and inventory management processes.
• Experience working towards stock or service-level KPIs.
• Kerridge K8 experience would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity as a Inventory Controller / Stock Controller to join a well-established organisation offering a competitive benefits package, including:

• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Company closure over the Christmas period.
• Pension contributions of up to 7.5%.
• Life insurance of up to 4 times salary.
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression.

If you have strong Excel skills and experience in inventory, stock control, purchasing or supply chain, this could be an excellent opportunity for your next career move.

For more information or to apply to this Inventory Controller / Stock Controller role, please get in touch today.

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