Inventory Controller

Doves Farm Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food company in the United Kingdom is seeking a professional to manage inventory counts and internal audits for its supply chain. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with warehouse experience. Responsibilities include daily stock counts, investigating discrepancies, developing KPIs, and ensuring all processes adhere to company standards. This position offers flexibility in working hours and is set in a beautiful location with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible in-office hours

50% staff discount in webshop

Cycle to Work

EyeCare

Discounted local gym membership

Free tea & coffee, fresh fruit, bread, jam

Responsibilities

• Execute, investigate, and report perpetual inventory count for all stock.
• Act as an internal auditor for all supply chain and production processes.
• Perform and correct daily stock count.
• Investigate discrepancies on stock count.
• Communicate findings on investigation.
• Develop KPIs based on stock count results.
• Maintain stock accuracy by engaging all departments.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Working using MRP system

Forklift license

Knowledge of all warehouse tasks

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

MS Office proficient esp. Excel

Numerical/computer skill

Lean management

Job description

To execute, investigate, and report perpetual inventory count for all stock (ingredients, packaging, consumables, and finished products). Act as an internal auditor for all supply chain and productions processes to ensure all necessary functions are carried out correctly and effectively. Inventory of all company owned stock, internally and externally. Reporting to Supply Chain Supervisor.

WORK PATTERN

Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. Overtime and flexibility might be required.

MAIN DUTIES

• Perform and correct daily stock count.


• Investigate discrepancies on stock count.


• Communicate findings on investigation.


• Develop KPIs based on the stock count result.


• Develop an effective cycle count process.


• Adjusting the stock for Rework and Consumables


• Maintain stock accuracy by engaging all departments for Continuous Improvement.


• Support all departments in ensuring all tasks and procedures are completed by company standards and agreed processes.

Skills And Experience

• Warehouse experience


• Working using MRP system


• Forklift license


• Knowledge of all warehouse tasks


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Good communication skills


• MS Office proficient esp. Excel


• Numerical/computer skill


• Lean management

What We Offer

• Flexible in-office hours to work around commitments


• A pioneering family-owned business with loved brands that make a difference to people & planet.


• Beautiful work location in the Wiltshire countryside


• 50% staff discount in our webshop


• Cycle to Work, EyeCare, Discounted local gym membership


• Free tea & coffee, fresh fruit, bread, jam