Job Description:

A manufacturing business in Fife is looking to recruit a Materials & Inventory Controller to take ownership of stock accuracy and inventory control across the site.

This is a newly created role introduced to strengthen stock integrity and improve operational efficiency across the business. Working closely with the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, Finance, Operations, and warehouse teams, you will play a key role in ensuring stock records accurately reflect physical inventory at all times.

This position offers genuine responsibility and would suit someone who enjoys a hands-on role, thrives on accuracy, and takes pride in keeping systems and processes organised and running properly.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate stock records and process stock movements within the ERP system
• Process goods receipts and reconcile deliveries against purchase orders and supplier documentation
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and variances
• Coordinate monthly cycle counts, stock checks, and annual stock audits
• Support Finance with stock reconciliations and month-end reporting
• Monitor inventory levels and highlight shortages or slow-moving stock
• Coordinate logistics appointments for incoming deliveries
• Support warehouse and dispatch activity during busy periods
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on stock accuracy and operational performance

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within stock control, inventory, stores, or warehouse operations
• Experience working in a manufacturing, engineering, or production environment
• ERP/MRP or stock management system experience
• Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills
• Confident investigating discrepancies and resolving issues
• A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to work across departments
• Experience supporting audited stock counts and reconciliations

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing in operational improvement, where you can make a visible impact from day one.

Our client offers:

• Annual Profit-related Bonus
• Options to buy shares
• Pension - employer contribution 10%
• Christmas shutdown
• 35.5-hour working week - early Friday Finish
• 33 days leave