Materials & Inventory Controller
2 days ago
Tayport
A manufacturing business in Fife is looking to recruit a Materials & Inventory Controller to take ownership of stock accuracy and inventory control across the site. This is a newly created role introduced to strengthen stock integrity and improve operational efficiency across the business. Working closely with the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, Finance, Operations, and warehouse teams, you will play a key role in ensuring stock records accurately reflect physical inventory at all times. This position offers genuine responsibility and would suit someone who enjoys a hands-on role, thrives on accuracy, and takes pride in keeping systems and processes organised and running properly. Key Responsibilities • Maintain accurate stock records and process stock movements within the ERP system, • Process goods receipts and reconcile deliveries against purchase orders and supplier documentation, • Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and variances, • Coordinate monthly cycle counts, stock checks, and annual stock audits, • Support Finance with stock reconciliations and month-end reporting, • Monitor inventory levels and highlight shortages or slow-moving stock, • Coordinate logistics appointments for incoming deliveries, • Support warehouse and dispatch activity during busy periods, • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on stock accuracy and operational performance Skills & Experience • Previous experience within stock control, inventory, stores, or warehouse operations, • Experience working in a manufacturing, engineering, or production environment, • ERP/MRP or stock management system experience, • Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills, • Confident investigating discrepancies and resolving issues, • A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to work across departments Our client offers: • Early Friday Finish, • Yearly Bonus, • Support with development