At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage inventory and ensure accurate stock control for Belfast canning operations.
- Company: Join Diageo, a leader in high-quality drinks with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with opportunities for continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be the go-to expert in inventory management and make a real impact on production.
- Qualifications: Experience in inventory control and strong knowledge of SAP required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Overview
In this role you will be the site expert for inventory management, ensuring accurate packaging and raw material control to support Belfast canning operations.
You will safeguard stock integrity, maintain SAP inventory accuracy, and contribute to governance and audit readiness.
You’ll partner across Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, Procurement and Finance to keep production uninterrupted and improve inventory processes.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that drives operational excellence and supply continuity.
You’ll help shape robust controls and reporting that underpin Diageo’s commitment to reliable, high-quality drinks.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile SAP stock against physical inventory
- Process supplier deliveries and goods receipts accurately within SAP
- Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions
- Monitor stock movements, blocked stock and inventory variances
- Manage production order inventory adjustments and stock reconciliations
- Support canning operations with material control and component availability
- Manage SAP inventory transactions and inventory reporting
- Coordinate cycle counts, stock takes and audits
- Identify opportunities for inventory control improvements and standardisation
- Build relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure inventory accuracy and supply continuity
- Oversee Store Operatives and ensure appropriate shift coverage
- Key requirements
- Experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, manufacturing support, people management and supply chain administration
- Strong knowledge of SAP inventory management and inventory control processes
- Proven experience managing stock reconciliations, inventory reporting, audit activities and production support
- Strong analytical skills and data interpretation for practical solutions
- Excellent planning, organisation and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Effective stakeholder management and cross-team communication
- Understanding of inventory governance, compliance and audit requirements
- Proactive, organised with continuous improvement mindset
- Stakeholder management
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- SAP inventory management
- Inventory control processes
- Stock reconciliations
Material Controller in Belfast employer: Diageo
Diageo is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Runcorn where you can lead a dedicated team in the bottling operation of some of the world's most iconic drinks. With a strong focus on employee development, diversity, and continuous improvement, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive culture that values your contributions and well-being. Join us to craft memorable moments and grow your career in a globally recognised brand.
