Senior Inventory Controller – 12 month contract

Your Work 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.

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, liaising with PD/Engineering, checking the bill of material to ensure that material is dispersing correctly.
• Support the department's 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 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.

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

Contract: 12 months

Location: Desford

Hours: 37.5

Travel: Not required

Closing Date: 2nd August

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.