At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage inventory accuracy and conduct stock counts in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join Kinetic Recruitment, a trusted name in staffing solutions for over 40 years.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, Monday to Friday schedule, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and skill development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that ensures smooth operations and contributes to process improvements.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English, plus 2 years' experience in stock control or inventory.
The predicted salary is between 29046 - 35500 £ per year.
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 escalate 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.
If you feel that you have what we need, then please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or email your up to date CV to: (url removed)
Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.
Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile.
Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.
Kinetic Recruitment Services Ltd operates as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973.
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