Job Description - Inventory Controller
Location: Plymouth
Role: Inventory Controller (Maternity Cover)
Start Date: 29/09/2025
End Date: 23/10/2026
Pay Rate: £28,000-£30,000 per annum (£14.36-£15.38 per hour)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (including 1-hour lunch break)
Role Purpose
The Inventory Controller will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining accurate stock levels at the Plymouth site. This includes managing goods receiving and issuing, ensuring real-time stock movements, and maintaining compliance with company standards. The role ensures both stock and non-stock (including tanks and other non-gas materials) items are available to support production, engineering, and maintenance requirements.
This is a fixed-term position to provide maternity cover.
Key Responsibilities
Own the process of controlling goods receiving and issuing for the site, ensuring correct inventory levels for both stock and non-stock materials.
Record inventory movements (excluding bulk gas and cylinders) in real-time.
Complete routine and ad-hoc stock counts.
Raise purchase orders and stock transfer requisitions.
Conduct catalogue buying as required.
Execute MRP runs and review replenishment proposals.
Maintain a safe, organised, and efficient warehouse environment.Key Processes
Inventory cycle count reporting.
Goods receiving and issuing.
MRP planning and execution.
Maintaining accurate and sufficient inventory of non-stock items.Systems & Data
System Interactions: SAP - Fiori app, ARIBA, OnBase.
Reports & Data: Stock movement data, inventory count reports (vehicle, plant, and general stores), MRP data, and production-level reporting.Candidate Requirements
Previous experience in inventory control, stock management, or warehouse operations.
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
IT literate with experience using SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.
Attention to detail and strong communication skills