Inventory Controller

Salary: £26,000 per year

Are you tech-savvy…? Experienced in selling on Ebay or similar…? Knowlegable on inventory and stock…? A love of all things IT related….? We may have just the thing for you!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and pro-active Inventory Controller to join our clients small but busy team based in Kettering.

Overview

Job Title: Inventory Controller

Reports to: Head of Supply Chain

Hours of work: 8.30am – 5.00pm

Location: KETTERING
Purpose

The Inventory Controller will be responsible for ensuring accurate inventory levels across all areas in the warehouse and 3rd party sites as well as being responsible for re-sale of aged/excess inventory.
Responsibilities

• Optimising stock levels throughout the warehouse to ensure inventory is always correctly located

• Responsible for stock stored in 3rd party stock locations ensuring regular checks are undertaken

• Responsible for ensuring all rolling stock takes are undertaken on regular basis

• Liaising with sales teams and relevant managers to have full understanding of aged stock and obtain shipping date

• Grading aged stock and ensuring it is advertised on resale websites ensuring best financial return

• Maintain the correct use of space to maximise efficiency.

• Writing-off of aged stock as agreed with management

• To ensure all equipment/product is located and relocated correctly and that stores are kept clean and tidy, ensuring Exits and fork truck roadways are clear.

• To ensure all equipment/product is properly stored to prevent damage and in accordance with Insurance requirements.

• Fully investigate goods received with queries and requiring escalation are done in the correct manner.

• Provide assistance when required to all areas of the warehouse.

• Deal with any reasonable requests from other departments.

• Highlight any need for retraining in yourself or other using the correct channels.

• To ensure the cleanliness and security of the entire work environment.

• Ensure Health & Safety and Fire regulations are always adhered to with particular emphasis on manual handling and MHE requirements.

• To carry out any other duties which may be reasonably requested from senior management.

Skills & Experience

• A knowledge of and interest in IT Supplies and Solutions

• Holder of a full UK driving license

• Eligible to drive company vehicle (25 years old+)

• Experience in selling equipment via online selling platforms (desirable)

• Good numeracy and IT skills, particularly spread sheets and databases

• Strong verbal and excellent written communication skills

• Literate and numerate to a good standard

• Effective personal organisation and planning

• Effective communication skills

• IT Literate in relevant packages for role including in-house packages

• Logical and analytical approach

Attributes

* Driven to achieve with a positive mental attitude

* Energetic and enthusiastic approach

* Is self-motivated and receptive to change

* Is creative, and uses own initiative whilst also paying attention to detail

* Is fair, consistent and unselfish

* Flexible approach to business requirements

* Possesses excellent communication skills and has the courage to address and resolve issues