Inventory Controller - Manufacturing & Engineering
Manufacturing | Permanent | Site-based

If you''ve built your career around inventory control, stock management and manufacturing operations, and know how to improve inventory accuracy, investigate discrepancies and identify opportunities to reduce excess stock, this is a role with genuine scope.

We''re recruiting for an established international engineering manufacturer looking for an Inventory Controller to take responsibility for inventory accuracy, stock analysis and continuous improvement within its manufacturing operation.
You''ll work closely with Purchasing, Production Planning, Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing teams to maintain accurate inventory records, investigate stock discrepancies and identify opportunities to improve inventory performance.

This is a hands-on, analytical role combining inventory control, ERP data management, stock verification and process improvement to help reduce operational risk, minimise obsolete inventory and support manufacturing efficiency.

What you''ll be doing

• Monitor and improve inventory accuracy across raw materials, components and manufacturing stock
• Plan, coordinate and support regular stock verification activities, including cycle counts, perpetual inventory programmes and periodic stocktakes
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Review stock adjustments and develop controls to prevent recurring inventory issues
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP system across all storage locations
• Analyse ageing, obsolete, excess and slow-moving inventory and recommend actions to reduce stock holdings
• Work with Purchasing and Engineering to identify opportunities to utilise, transfer or dispose of surplus inventory
• Review unallocated inventory and support improvements to material allocation and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Monitor inventory trends and recommend improvements to stock control processes and inventory policies
• Develop and maintain inventory KPI reporting, including stock accuracy, adjustments, ageing stock and inventory health
• Produce reports and present inventory findings and improvement recommendations to relevant stakeholders
• Review quarantined inventory, goods-in queries and non-conformance reports to ensure timely resolution
• Support inventory reconciliations, stock audits and compliance with company procedures
• Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Production Planning, Quality and Manufacturing to resolve inventory issues
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to simplify processes and improve inventory efficiency
• Support Lean Manufacturing and best-practice inventory management techniques
• Maintain safe working practices and good housekeeping standards across inventory and warehouse areas

What we''re looking for
The Inventory Controller will need previous experience in inventory control, stock management or materials management within a manufacturing, engineering or warehouse environment.

You should also have:

• Experience managing inventory accuracy and stock control within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles and stock control techniques
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage and analyse inventory data
• Good Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse stock information and identify trends
• Experience investigating stock discrepancies and identifying root causes
• Understanding of stock adjustments, inventory reconciliation and stock verification processes
• Ability to identify excess, obsolete and slow-moving stock and recommend improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience working across Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Quality or Warehouse teams
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple activities effectively
• Good communication skills and confidence presenting findings to different departments
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and improving inventory processes

Experience with Infor LN or a similar ERP system would be particularly beneficial.
Knowledge of cycle counting, perpetual inventory programmes, ABC inventory management, BOM structures and inventory KPI reporting would also be advantageous.
Experience supporting inventory audits, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement initiatives would be useful, as would a forklift licence where occasional operational support is required.

The role
Working environment: Manufacturing / Engineering
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Site-based

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Inventory Controller who understands how to maintain accurate stock records, investigate inventory issues and improve stock performance within a manufacturing environment.
You''ll be joining an established international engineering business with a strong focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement and manufacturing efficiency.

Apply now or contact Gapp Search for a confidential conversation.