Kinetic Recruitment are looking to recruit an Inventory Controller, to work for a busy Manufacturing site, based within the Deeside area. Days-only working pattern - Monday to Friday 08:00am to 16:00pm. Salary: £32,273. Fixed term contact for 6 month, with the view to become permanent.
Main Responsibilities
- Follow all site health and safety rules and wear the required PPE.
- Manage the site cycle count programme using Oracle Cloud.
- Complete regular stock counts and make sure physical stock matches system records.
- Keep inventory accuracy at 98% or above.
- Investigate stock differences and identify the reason for each variance.
- Make approved stock adjustments in Oracle and elevate larger adjustments for approval.
- Check bulk tanks, work in progress and stock usage against system records.
- Check batch usage against BOMs and report any issues.
- Resolve negative stock balances and other inventory system issues.
- Complete month-end stock checks and support the annual stocktake.
- Identify slow-moving, expired, damaged and obsolete stock.
- Provide weekly inventory reports and highlight any problems.
- Support audits and provide stock records when required.
- Work with Production, Stores, QC, Finance and EHS to resolve stock issues.
- Help improve stock control processes and train colleagues on correct stock transactions.
Requirements
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
- At least 2 years' experience in stock control or inventory, preferably in manufacturing.
- Experience using an ERP system; Oracle Cloud is preferred.
- Good Excel skills.
- Good understanding of stock control, cycle counting and stock variances.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
- Able to work independently and communicate effectively with other teams.
- No regular travel.
- Medium physical activity, including walking around the site, climbing stairs and counting stock in different areas.
Key Measures
- Inventory accuracy: 98%+
- Physical stock variance: 1% or less
- Cycle counts and month-end checks completed on time.
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Inventory Controller employer: Kinetic PLC
Join a well-established and expanding manufacturing business in St Helens, where you will be part of a supportive team dedicated to quality and innovation in bespoke telecoms equipment. With a focus on employee growth, this role offers long-term stability, competitive pay, and opportunities for skill development in a fast-paced environment that values teamwork and continuous improvement.
