Stock Controller

We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Stock Controller for a technical manufacturing company based at their facility in Huntingdon.

The purpose of this position is to take full responsibility for the PI count process and to continue inventory accuracy measurements and corrective action programme to ensure continuous improvement to stock accuracy. In addition the role will monitor inventory, including non-moving/ slow moving stock, excess stock and stock turn data. Understanding process issues and working to improve inventory shape against agreed targets. Further responsibilities will include adherence to FIFO, shelf life and stock provision process. This role will also play a key part in the organisation of the stock takes.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform a daily PI count using ABC categorisation and ensuring the daily count programme is published with inventory accuracy measurement and conformance to timelines of counts in line with ABC rules
• Drive a “closed loop” corrective action process on all identified stock errors, identifying stock error and recording process issues. Working across functions as necessary to ensure a robust corrective action is both identified and embedded
• Assist in the organisation of the full and half year Stock Takes and review both results and processes. Understand both the good and bad points from this process and put in place an improvement action plan. Ensure process is fully documented and staff trained as necessary
• Drive actions and improvements relating to stock provisions process. Monitoring slow and non-moving stock. Recommending and Monitoring new and current provision whilst driving authority to scrap with timely transactions/ Disposition. The process should include clear understanding of the “why” and any corrective actions

Skills and Attributes:
• Demonstrable experience within a stock control environment with a proven track record of improvement activity
• Excellent understanding of the Kanban system
• Ability to work autonomously
• Improvement focussed and able to set one’s own priorities
• Results driven with a questioning attitude

To apply for this excellent opportunity to join a progressing and innovative company please email your CV today.

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