Physical Inventory Controller Location: Bolton, UK Monday – Thursday: 07:15-16:00 Fridays: 07:15-13:00 £30,000 Due to an internal promotion, an opportunity has arisen for the role of a Physical Inventory Controller. The Inventory Controller’s primary contact is with the Warehouse supervisor but there will be a need to liaise with CSR’s (Customer Service Representatives), Service functions (Commercial), Supply Chain, Vendors, buyers and auditors. Main Functions of the Role: - Maintain a safe work environment. - Maintain an accurate inventory level throughout all areas of the business. - Work closely with each department to drive stock management improvements across the business. - Coordinate to keep the Warehouse Supervisor abreast of requirement needs and schedules. - Ensure correct authorization is approved through the correct channels for stock adjustments. - Normal day shift working, but with a flexible working approach to additional hours in the warehouse if required. - Ensure SAP is up to date with inventory levels. - Submit monthly reports to the finance department. - Required to participate in company audits to meet legal requirements. - Investigate root causes of stock losses and implement improvements to prevent it happening again. - Conduct vendor stock takes in line with company policy. - Potentially required to travel to vendors and complete vendor checks - Conduct WIP checks on production orders. - Conduct WIP checks on service management orders. - Drive on time checks of customer consignment stock Useful/Desirable: - The inventory controller must have previous experience in stock environment and be computer literate. - Must be familiar with and have a working knowledge of stock management and stock accuracy. - Good interpersonal communication skills are required to build a key working relationship with other departments. - A full understand of the importance of stock accuracy within a production environment.