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Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.\nAs a member of our team, you'll dive into an environment that encourages learning and boundary-pushing every day. You'll be part of an agile and dynamic workplace where today's solutions are built for tomorrow's challenges.\nThe Inventory Controlleris responsible for maintaining the integrity, accuracy and optimisation of inventory. The role focuses on analysing inventory performance, driving stock accuracy, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and working collaboratively with Purchasing, Production, Quality and Engineering to minimise inventory risk, reduce obsolete stock and improve overall inventory efficiency. The Inventory Controller plays a key role in supporting operational performance through robust inventory governance, reporting and process improvement.\nKey Accountabilities\nInventory Control & Accuracy\nAnalyse inventory accuracy and identify trends requiring corrective action.\nSchedule, plan and implement regular stock verification activities, including perpetual inventory (PI) counting programmes and bi-annual stock counts where required.\nInvestigate inventory discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions to improve stock accuracy.\nReview adjustment order transactions, identify root causes and implement controls to reduce recurring issues.\nMaintain accurate inventory records within the ERP system and ensure inventory integrity across all storage locations.\nSupport inventory reconciliations and audit activities.\nInventory Analysis & Optimisation\nAnalyse inventory ageing reports and work collaboratively with Purchasing and Engineering to utilise, transfer or dispose of ageing stock.\nAnalyse obsolete inventory reports and coordinate actions with Purchasing and Engineering to minimise obsolete inventory holdings.\nReview non-allocated inventory (including CST, CU, Down Payment Lines, Service Items and similar transactions) and ensure material is allocated correctly or recommend BOM amendments where appropriate.\nIdentify excess, slow-moving and surplus inventory and recommend actions to optimise inventory levels.\nMonitor inventory trends and recommend improvements to stocking policies.\nContinuous Improvement\nLead and support inventory Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.\nDevelop and implement inventory management improvements.\nIdentify opportunities to simplify inventory processes and improve efficiency.\nSupport implementation of best practice inventory management techniques.\nReporting & Performance\nDevelop and maintain Inventory KPI reporting, including recommendations for new performance measures where required.\nMonitor key inventory metrics including stock accuracy, adjustment trends, ageing inventory, obsolete inventory and inventory health.\nPresent findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.\nInventory Review & Governance\nReview and report on Quarantine inventory, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where required.\nReview Goods In queried material and work with relevant departments to resolve outstanding issues.\nReview Stores NCRs and support with actions, to completion.\nEscalate unresolved inventory issues to appropriate departments.\nEnsure inventory processes comply with company procedures and audit requirements.\nCross Functional Collaboration\nWork closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Production Planning, Quality and Manufacturing teams to resolve inventory issues.\nSupport Engineering with BOM accuracy improvements where inventory trends identify opportunities.\nLiaise with stakeholders regarding inventory shortages, excess stock and inventory optimisation initiatives.\nProvide inventory expertise to support operational decision making.\nHealth & Safety\nFollow all warehouse safety procedures and company guidelines.\nEnsure safe working practices are maintained within all inventory areas.\nOperate material handling equipment where authorised.\nSupport good housekeeping standards throughout warehouse locations.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nTo thrive in this role, you should bring:\nEssential\nPrevious experience in Inventory Control within a manufacturing, engineering or warehouse environment.\nStrong understanding of inventory management principles and stock control techniques.\nExperience using ERP/MRP systems (LN preferred but not essential).\nMicrosoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse inventory data.\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills.\nStrong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy.\nExperience investigating stock discrepancies and identifying root causes.\nAbility to prioritise workload and manage multiple activities.\nExcellent communication skills with the confidence to work across multiple departments.\nContinuous Improvement mindset with experience identifying process improvements.\nDesirable\nExperience with cycle counting or perpetual inventory programmes.\nKnowledge of ABC inventory management.\nUnderstanding of BOM structures within manufacturing.\nExperience developing KPI reporting and dashboards.\nExperience supporting inventory audits.\nLean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.\nForklift licence (if operational support is occasionally required).\nWhy Armstrong Fluid Technology?\nBy joining us, you’ll become part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fluid-flow technology. 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