Job Description:

Inventory Controller

Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £30,000 - £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

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