Inventory Controller

Full description

Overview of role


Are you looking for a new opportunity, making a real difference keeping our manufacturing sites running as part of our stock ordering and management Team ?



The Inventory Controller – CI, will be responsible for maintaining effective inventory control processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance visibility, efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making across the supply chain, through Power BI




This role is designed to be split between:



Inventory Control
Continuous Improvement, Automation & Power BI Development



The successful candidate will manage inventory-related activities whilst identifying opportunities to simplify processes, automate reporting, improve data quality, and implement Power BI solutions that support operational and strategic decision-making.




Prior experience with Power BI is not essential; however, the candidate must demonstrate an inquisitive nature with a willingness to learn new technologies, and the ability to develop and implement reporting solutions through self training and practical application.





Key Accountabilities






Order packaging and Ingredients in accordance to MRP settings
Maintain MRP Settings within Item Site Maintenance on MFG and Excel Packaging MRPS
Communicate swiftly and effectively with the Production Team any supply risks
Maintain targeted stock levels and safety stock levels at all times



Continuous Improvement



Learn and develop Power BI skills
Start with the key identified processes to implement automation and reporting, then adding to this new processes identified
Liaise with Planning, Procurement, Production, Logistics, Finance and Customer Supply teams
Support material availability and inventory optimisation activities



Top Priorities



Improve Inventory Visibility with a suite of reporting and Dashboards
Reduce reliance on manual spreadsheets by introducing automated reporting and dashboard solutions
Explore Power BI capabilities








The Right Person


We're looking for somebody who can apply a logical and pragmatic approach to data, with the ability to make informed individual decisions in line with planning guidelines. You will need to be able to confidently communicate across different departments, and engage with key stakeholders, to ensure informed decisions are made at pace. Does this sound like the role you have been looking for?


If you share our values...


Be Bold, Be Curious, Do the Right Thing Together, Make It Happen


We can offer....


Competitive salary

Up to 5% bonus

Pension Scheme – up to 10% employer contributions

Hybrid & Flexible work culture

Buy holiday scheme

Discounted products

Health Cash Plan

Career opportunities - ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide.

Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform

Group Cycle to work scheme

Free Parking