Inventory Controller
- Ivybridge, Devon
- Permanent
- Full-time
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 PurposeThe 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.
- Inventory cycle count reporting.
- Goods receiving and issuing.
- MRP planning and execution.
- Maintaining accurate and sufficient inventory of non-stock items.
- 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.
- 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.