Inventory Controller Location: Bournemouth Salary: £30,000
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- £40,000 Hours: Monday
- Thursday 06:30
- 16:00 | Friday 06:30
- 12:30 About the Company This is an opportunity to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business operating in high-performance environments.
The company designs and produces advanced life support and communication systems used across industries such as oil & gas and nuclear.
You'll be part of a close-knit team including engineers, CAD designers, production, quality, and sales professionals, all working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, precision-built products.
The Role As an Inventory Controller, you'll take ownership of stock accuracy, goods movement, and inventory processes across the business.
This is a hands-on role where attention to detail and strong systems knowledge are key.
Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate stock records using the company's MRP/ERP system Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions Carry out cycle counts and full stock takes Manage goods inwards: receiving, checking, and logging deliveries Raise and resolve supplier issues (damaged/incorrect goods) Ensure all relevant documentation and certificates are recorded and filed Support production by updating progress against schedules Coordinate import/export shipments and prepare shipping documentation Monitor stock through production (WIP tracking) Order consumables and maintain general warehouse organisation Ensure high standards of health & safety and maintain a clean, organised workspace (5S) Skills & Experience Experience in inventory control within a manufacturing or engineering environment Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (experience with user-friendly systems preferred) Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, etc.) High attention to detail, particularly with Bills of Materials (BOMs) Experience with cycle counting, auditing, and stock reconciliation Understanding of demand planning and supplier lead times Ability to analyse slow-moving or obsolete stock Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis Good understanding of health & safety practices Physically capable of manual handling tasks Forklift licence (desirable but not essential) Working Environment Site-based role within a manufacturing facility Collaborative team culture with a focus on accountability, trust, and continuous improvement Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency What They're Looking For This role would suit someone who: Takes ownership and responsibility for their work Is highly organised and detail-driven Enjoys creating structure and improving processes Works well both independently and as part of a team Has a proactive, solutions-focused mindset Benefits Bonus scheme (performance-based) Early finish on Fridays Supportive team environment Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. xxuwjjq