Inventory Controller

3 days ago


Heywood, United Kingdom Macfarlane Group Full time

We, the UK’s largest packaging distributor have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Inventory Controller to join our procurement team based in Heywood. We are a committed equal opportunities employer that champions ‘dignity in the workplace’. Our focus is to provide customers with fully integrated and innovative packaging solutions, augmented by outstanding customer service. Our procurement functionality is a vital part of our solution offering and we continually invest in the professional development of our team including professional accredited training.

The Inventory Controller Role
Working as a member of our local procurement team, your role will support the site at which you are based whilst upholding the company wide National procurement strategy.
Within this role you will gain varied exposure to wider procurement tasks and scenarios whilst actively focusing on ensuring that correct stock/inventory levels are ordered and held for customers.

Inventory Controller Key Duties
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Inventory Controller position is a key role within the business and will require the following activity

Directly supporting the local team of buyers with day-to-day procurement activity
To purchase standard and non-standard stock items, maintaining cost effective stock levels
Develop a full understanding of the total supply chain function
Actively seek to reduce stock holding and material costs
To ensure that purchasing transactions are carried out in the timeliest and cost-effective manner
Administer purchase orders and all other associated administration
Liaise with existing suppliers and source alternative suppliers when necessary
Develop awareness of the profit implication of stock holding costs, including redundant and damaged stock
Develop and maintain a good knowledge of all packaging solutions

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Our Benefits
We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits can include:
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Free parking at many of our site locations
Range of company cars or cash allowance (including electric) for qualifying roles
Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
Tax free childcare (TFC) scheme
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Long service awards (5-40 years)
Charitable giving options
Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)

Macfarlane Group is also dedicated to maximizing every employee’s potential, by providing career development plans and pathways in an environment that fosters personal growth and continuous improvement.

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