Inventory Controller

Location: Biggleswade | Hours: Monday – Friday – 35 hours per week, 30-minute lunch break | Salary: £25,000 per annum

We are working with a growing organisation who are seeking an experienced and proactive Inventory Controller to oversee warehouse operations and stock management.

This is a key role within the business, responsible for ensuring stock accuracy, efficient warehouse processes, and strong operational performance.

 

Purpose of the Role

The Inventory Controller will be responsible for:

• Controlling and maintaining inventory levels
• Proactively managing stock resources
• Overseeing the despatch of stock to engineers
• Managing stock returns and processing
• Leading and supporting stock checks
• Managing warehouse staff

This role requires a motivated and organised individual who works well within a team and contributes to high levels of customer and client service through efficient warehouse operations.

 

Key Responsibilities

Operational Duties

• Oversee and support despatch and picking operations
• Oversee and support stock checks and audits
• Ensure all stock movements are accurately recorded
• Oversee new stock processing and engineer returns
• Maintain accurate inventory records and validate stock proactively
• Support the ordering of parts
• Oversee and support collections and deliveries

Strategic Responsibilities

• Attend and support client meetings as required
• Manage all aspects of stock movement
• Report stock anomalies promptly to management
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse performance and processes

Additional Duties

• Adhere to all health and safety guidelines and escalate issues as required
• Support general warehouse and team activities as needed

 

Person Specification

Knowledge / Education / Qualifications

• Educated to secondary school level – Essential
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Essential
• Knowledge of data protection principles – Desirable

Experience

• Experience in a similar warehouse or inventory role – Essential
• Experience delivering excellent customer service – Essential
• Knowledge of the industry – Desirable

Skills & Abilities

• Self-motivated with the ability to inspire others – Essential
• Confident communicator – Essential
• Strong problem-solving skills – Essential
• Professional and courteous manner with colleagues and clients – Essential
• Excellent attention to detail – Essential
• Able to work to deadlines and meet targets – Essential
• Strong organisational and workload management skills – Essential
• Adaptable and flexible in a changing environment – Essential

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work flexibly to meet business and client needs – Essential

Personal Attributes

• Confident, professional, and approachable
• Customer-focused and service-oriented
• Highly self-motivated and proactive
• Hardworking, reliable, and focused
• Respectful, adaptable, and decisive