Inventory Controller

**Armstrong knight**are delighted to be recruiting for a well established**manufacturing company**based in **Loughton.**

As an**Inventory Controller**, you will be responsible for the co-ordination and communication of the delivery status for live purchase orders and scheduling of incoming goods based on existing or predicted customer demand.

**Responsibilities**
- Maintain MRP data in relation to min/max stock levels
- Review the company’s inventory profile in-line with sales demand and stock turns, and suggest re-ordering for MPR product categories
- Expedite external suppliers in line with the PO requirements and ensure timely and accurate communication to the business
- Oversee the updating of Purchase Orders regarding delivery dates within the company’s IT system
- Implement effective regular communication with suppliers on delivery performance & documentation
- Monitor stock and create scheduling of purchase orders in conjunction with existing and predicted Sales requirements.
- Make suggestions for purchase to the Buyer in respond to the fulfilment of live customer orders affected by delays of incoming product
- Manage and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers and internal customers
- Regularly review working practices and processes, identifying and implementing improvement initiatives throughout the Supply Chain function

**Requirements**:

- Analytical skills
- Good telephone manner
- IT Literate
- Previous inventory management skills
- Previous purchasing experience
- Experience of mainframe systems