We are looking for an analytical
Inventory Controller to join a
global independent soft drinks manufacturer with
78 manufacturing sites worldwide including
6 sites in the UK based in
Bridgwater (TA6).
- Salary £35,715.95 pa (Basic £32,469.45 with a shift allowance of £3,246.95)
- 4 on 4 off Shift pattern – 2 Days, 2 Nights 4 days off
- 12 Hour shifts – Day: 07:00 to 19:00 & Night: 19:00 to 07:00
- Permanent role
- Benefits: 22 days holiday, pension, healthcare options, and employee benefits platform.
As
Inventory Controller, you'll own
inventory accuracy across inbound materials, finished goods and warehouse stock, keeping physical inventory and system records aligned across
SAP S/4HANA and
Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
No two days are the same – you'll be running
daily cycle counts and periodic physical inventory audits,
reconciling discrepancies between SAP and EWM, and getting to the bottom of
variances, shortages and overages – documenting root causes and putting corrective actions in place. You'll also manage inbound goods receipt and outbound finished goods processes, keeping accuracy and traceability front of mind.
Ideally, you will be someone who
enjoys getting to the root of a problem and
thrives on data accuracy. You'll work cross-functionally with manufacturing, purchasing and logistics colleagues, help shape and maintain inventory SOPs, and support the site through the post-go-live stabilisation of a major SAP/EWM implementation.
Inventory Controller: Key responsibilities- Running daily cycle counts and periodic physical inventory audits
- Reconciling discrepancies between SAP (transactional) and EWM (warehouse) systems
- Investigating and resolving inventory variances, shortages and overages
- Managing inbound goods receipt and outbound finished goods processes
- Executing core SAP transactions and managing EWM workflows (putaway, bin placement, wave processing)
- Generating and interpreting inventory reports (ageing, stock movement, cycle counts, variance analysis)
- Maintaining SOPs and driving consistent warehouse routines (FIFO, labelling, safety)
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch
Would also suit: Inventory Controller, Inventory Analyst, Stock Controller, Inventory Coordinator, Warehouse Inventory Coordinator, Supply Chain Analyst, Stock Accuracy Analyst, Cycle Count Coordinator, Inventory Administrator, Warehouse Data Analyst, SAP Inventory Analyst
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy