Inventory Controller - CPM Ireland
CPM Ireland, Ireland
Job Description
Working as a member of a fast-paced warehouse team, you will be responsible for maintaining the inventory control process and ensuring consistent stock levels across the business. The inventory controller will work closely with the commercial and warehouse team to ensure full stock availability amp; system stock integrity. Maintaining overall stock integrity of the supply chain through regular monitoring of stocks. Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled stock counts to ensure the stocks reflecting on the system match the actual inventory. Investigate and root cause any losses and provide feedback to ensure possibility of reoccurrence can be minimized. Supporting the warehouse team in receipt and despatch of stock, Organize and execute the Stock takes with the help of line Manager. Fix any stock discrepancies as reported. Assist team with any stock related queries.
The Role:
Stock Control:
- Monitor and review minimum stock holdings against average sales analysis.
- Produce regular slow-moving stock reports, liaising with sales and commercial departments, ensuring that stock is moved through the system.
- Participate in supplier meetings.
- Provide information to the warehouse team regarding delivery schedule and supplier/haulage company details.
- Monitoring and analysing KPI’s to include;
- Stock availability
- Stock holding
- Stock turnover
- Supplier fill rate
Demand Planning:
- Reviewing product sales trends to assist the ordering process.
- Match supply and demand, investigating any variances.
- Minimise stock outs and product write offs, whilst working very closely with warehouse personnel to ensure supplier performance is at the optimal level.
- Analysis of supplier performance to include:
- On time supplier deliveries
- Supplier delivery accuracy
- Supplier rating system
- Seasonal and promotional activities
- Minimise stock outs and product write offs, whilst working very closely with warehouse amp; client personnel to ensure supplier performance is at the optimal level
Inbound Logistics:
- Review inbound supply chain costs and use consolidation to take costs out.
- Negotiate rates with haulage companies and freight forwarders.
- Co-ordinate the inbound logistics operations with responsibility to improving supply chain efficiencies and reduce supply chain costs.
- Experience amp; Profile
- Experience working in a busy inventory role.
- Experience using Microsoft excel is required.
- Previous experience using inventory control systems is required.
- The ability to complete tasks quickly and accurately, including the capability to multi-task.
- Excellent communication skills and be able to communicate respectively and effectively with internal teams and suppliers.
- Have a flexible approach to work, be adaptable to customer’s needs, and be open to change, continuous improvement, and learning.
- Be hardworking, highly motivated, and be able to use own initiative
- Be able to analyse problems and strategize for better solutions
- Be a reliable team player, conduct work with a positive attitude and be respectful of others
- Proven track record in achieving KPI’s
- Possess excellent communication skills
Benefits:
- 30,000 - 35,000 DOE
- 20 Days Annual Leave + 10 Paid Bank Holidays
- Thrive in a supportive, dynamic work environment that nurtures your growth
- Companywide recognition awards + regular Company events and activities
- Discounted Health Insurance and
- Access to company pension provider
- IVF Support Policy
- Enhanced Maternity amp; Paternity Pay
- Reward amp; Recognition through our People Awards Scheme
- Fast career development and progression opportunities for performers from 6 months
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Active Diversity and Inclusion teams across the business
- IVF Support Policy
- Regular Company social events and activities
- Bike to Work Scheme
- TaxSaver Scheme discounted travel tickets
- Employee Referral Payment Scheme
- Structured Personal development Plan