Inventory Controller

Inventory Controller - Award-Winning Food Manufacturer

Site-base, Somerset

Salary £40k - £45K

Are you ready to take control of stock accuracy, reduce risks, and make a real impact in a growing food manufacturing business? This is a brand-new role within an award-winning food manufacturer, giving you the chance to shape the position as it evolves and grow your career alongside it.

They are looking for an Inventory Controller who is passionate about driving accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation, where your expertise will help keep the supply chain running smoothly.

Your Responsibilities

• Own the inventory management process, maintaining accurate stock records across all sites, including internal facilities and external 3PL providers.
• Conduct regular stock audits, cycle counts, and reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and ensuring corrective action is taken.
• Analyse stock adjustments and write-offs using tools such as Power BI, identifying root causes and eliminating risks.
• Partner with supply chain, finance, production, and warehouse teams to optimise stock flows and resolve queries.
• Support stock handling and compliance across co-packers and 3PL providers, ensuring inventory accuracy and alignment with delivery notes and orders.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete stock, recommending solutions to minimise waste and maximise efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement, implementing new systems and processes to enhance inventory accuracy and business performance.

Your Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in inventory management, stock control roles (food manufacturing experience desirable).
• Strong analytical skills, with confidence using Excel, ERP/WMS systems (M3 desirable), and data tools like Power BI.
• Proven ability to reduce waste and create cost savings through your work
• A problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a passion for accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across functions and influence positive change.
• Experience of implementing new processes and systems within fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Proactive, organised, and ambitious – eager to shape a new role and grow with it.