Inventory Controller

Job Description

Inventory ControllerLocation: HeywoodPackage: Basic Salary £23,000-£26,000 (dependent on experience) & flexible benefits package, up to 27 days holiday (Plus additional annual leave purchasing scheme)& other excellent PLC company benefits Sector: Packaging distributionThe CompanyWe, the UKs largest packaging distributor have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Inventory Controller to join our procurement team based in Heywood. We are a committed equal opportunities employer that champions dignity in the workplace. Our focusis to provide customers with fully integrated and innovative packaging solutions, augmented by outstanding customer service. Our procurement functionality is a vital part of our solution offering and we continually invest in the professional development ofour team including professional accredited training.The Inventory Controller RoleWorking as a member of our local procurement team, your role will support the site at which you are based whilst upholding the company wide National procurement strategy.Within this role you will gain varied exposure to wider procurement tasks and scenarios whilst actively focusing on ensuring that correct stock/inventory levels are ordered and held for customers.Inventory Controller Key Duties Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Inventory Controller position is a key role within the business and will require the following activity

• Directly supporting the local team of buyers with day-to-day procurement activity
• To purchase standard and non-standard stock items, maintaining cost effective stock levels
• Develop a full understanding of the total supply chain function
• Actively seek to reduce stock holding and material costs
• To ensure that purchasing transactions are carried out in the timeliest and cost-effective manner
• Administer purchase orders and all other associated administration
• Liaise with existing suppliers and source alternative suppliers when necessary
• Develop awareness of the profit implication of stock holding costs, including redundant and damaged stock
• Develop and maintain a good knowledge of all packaging solutions

Do you have the correct profileWe welcome your application if you have gained experience of inventory/stock control and general procurement/purchasing skills within a commercial environment previously. You must be able to demonstrate strong negotiation, communication and customer serviceskills combined with a strong eye for detail (accuracy). We use an inventory management system called Slimstockso any prior experience of using this or a similar system would be advantageous, as would be experience of using a warehouse-management system(we use Indigo IWMS). You will also have a reasonable (intermediate) Excel spreadsheet skills, able to create formulars etc. Prior experience of using Microsoft Dynamics would also be useful (not essential). In addition to all of the above, you will be comfortableworking within a small but vibrant office team environment.Our BenefitsWe provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include: -

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
• Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Geographical salary weighting available at certain specific locations
• Free parking at most of our site locations
• Annual (company paid) volunteering day
• Range of company cars or cash allowance (including hybrid/electric) for qualifying job roles
• Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
• Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
• Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
• Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
• Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements
• Long service awards (5-40 years)
• Charitable giving options
• Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
• O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)
• Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)

Your future with usHere at Macfarlane Group, you truly have the potential to shape your own future and set your own ambitions. We are a large group company where internal promotion and mobility is a key feature of our success. Through tailored career plans, we provide a widerange of structure training & development pathways, utilizing both inhouse expertise to share knowledge and the best-in-class external training partners. There is potential access to management & leadership development, and we work closely with recognized,accredited bodies including the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) & the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS); so there really are no limits to where your journey within Macfarlane Group may take you long term.How to apply/next stepsThis is an urgent appointment whereby we will be working to identify and review the very best of applicants swiftly in the hope of selecting the successful candidate to commence with us ASAP. Please note that Macfarlane Group supports hybrid working wherepossible and we often conduct our first stage interviews via video. To make an application please simply click apply ensuring that your CV is up to date and relevant.All applications will be acknowledged, shortlisted applicants normally hearing from us within a week or two. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified at the end of our process, although if you havent heard from us within 2-3 weeks of applying, pleaseassume your application has been unsuccessful.NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

Keyskills :
ProcurementPurchasingstockstock controlstock controller