Inventory Controller

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Stoke-on-Trent
Salary
GBP20,000 to GBP21,000 per annum
Posted
27 May 2021
Closes
18 Jun 2021
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
Our award-winning manufacturing client is now looking for an Inventory Controller to join their friendly, warm, and vibrant operations team! As the Inventory Controller, you will be responsible for the monitoring, controlling, and purchasing of all commercial stock.

Job Description:

Liaising closely with supply chain and warehouse where necessary to ensure customers' expectations of install are met to the agreed timeline. This will include:

Checking stock availability against sales orders at regular intervals and highlight shortages and delays (12 weeks / 8 weeks / 4 weeks prior to dispatch).
Updating systems daily following notification from freight forwarders of any changes to the container schedule and notify supply chain/sales team of delays and alternatives if any current sales orders are impacted.
Allocation of stock to specific sales orders managing both free stock and incoming container stock.
Daily checking of credit and delivery blocks and liaising with relevant departments to resolve.
Daily check of sales allocation reports in line with a 3-week KPI for Supply Chain to release orders to warehouse for the build.
Weekly check of buffer stock sales for Key Account customers.
Dealing with warehouse queries during the build process.
Assisting internal sales with system uploads for price changes and product creation in line with a 24-hour KPI.
Booking direct containers into system stock and allocation of sales orders.
Dealing with sales team enquiries regarding free stock and responding in line with a 48-hour KPI.
Any further ad-hoc projects as directed by Inventory Team Leader. Candidate Requirements:

High attention to detail
Excel experience
Ambitious
Excellent communication skills
Administration experience
System savvy
Worked in an office environment before
Ability to prioritise a high workload
Fast-paced environment Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm (can be flexible)
Salary: GBP20,000 to GBP21,000 per annum

Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region