Inventory Controller and Business Analyst
5 days ago
Newbury
\n Job Title: Inventory Controller and Business Analyst \n Reports to: Operations Lead \n Date: September 2026 \n Hours per Week: 37.5 \n Location: Office Based \n Brief Description: \n We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Inventory Controller & Business Analyst to \n support inventory management and business reporting across our UK, Ireland & Nordics \n operations. This role combines inventory control responsibilities with data analysis, revenue \n reporting and dashboard development, to improve data accuracy, operational efficiency, and \n decision-making. \n The successful candidate will work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Quality, \n and Sales teams to maintain accurate records, monitor performance, and develop insightful \n Power BI dashboards that support business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for \n someone looking to build a career in business analytics within a regulated medical device \n environment. \n Key Responsibilities \n Inventory Control \n • Maintain accurate inventory records across warehouses and storage locations. \n • Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess \n inventory. \n • Support regular stock counts and annual physical inventory activities. \n • Process inventory transactions accurately within the ERP system. \n • Monitor inventory movements, including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and returns. \n • Assist with inventory planning and replenishment activities. \n • Identify slow-moving, obsolete, or excess inventory and provide recommendations. \n • Ensure inventory processes comply with company procedures and regulatory \n requirements. \n • Analyse inventory trends, stock turnover, service levels, forecasting accuracy. \n • Partner with commercial teams to develop inventory forecast to support sales growth \n Power BI & Data Analytics \n • Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports \n • Extract, clean, and transform data from ERP systems, Excel, SQL databases, and other \n business systems. \n • Automate recurring reports to improve efficiency. \n • Provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. \n • Support users with report interpretation and dashboard enhancements. \n Continuous Improvement \n • Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and reporting processes. \n • Assist with system improvements and process automation initiatives. \n • Support cross-functional projects. \n • Document reporting processes and maintain dashboard documentation. \n • Promote data quality and reporting best practices. \n Skills and Experience \n Essential \n • Degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline. \n • Experience using Microsoft Power BI. \n • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, Power Query, and advanced \n formulas. \n • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. \n • High attention to detail and accuracy. \n • Strong communication and organisational skills. \n • Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines. \n • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. \n Desirable: \n • Experience with ERP systems (e.g. CIN7, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar). \n • Basic SQL knowledge. \n • Understanding of inventory management principles. \n • Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries. \n • Knowledge of DAX and Power Query. \n • Familiarity with data modelling and business intelligence best practices. \n Key Competencies \n • Work Environment: \n o Office-based with occasional flexibility for remote work \n Competencies: \n • Analytical thinking \n • Attention to detail \n • Data-driven decision-making \n • Problem solving \n • Time management \n • Collaboration and teamwork \n • Adaptability \n • Continuous improvement mindset \n • Customer focus \n • Integrity and accountability \n This Job description is not exhaustive but outlines the main requirements \n \n Our Mission \n To provide industry-leading, specialist orthopaedic extremities solutions and superior services \n to healthcare professionals that improve patient outcomes, developing a comprehensive \n product portfolio and partnering with leading global manufacturers. \n Our Vision \n To be the partner of choice for orthopaedic extremities through our unparalleled expertise, \n outstanding service and tailored solutions. \n Our Values \n People - Hiring and developing the best people who are passionate about what they do. \n Respecting diversity in all people interactions, within and externally to the company. \n Integrity and Accountability - Always doing the right thing for our people, customers, \n distribution partners and patients. Being accountable for our performance and decisions, while \n consulting with colleagues to seek alternative opinions. \n Knowledge - Delivering genuine value through our market sector knowledge and functional \n expertise. \n Customer Focus - Always considering our customers in everything we do. Delivering a first- \n class client experience, providing the best service, and the highest quality commercial expertise \n throughout the customer journey. \n Growth Mindset and Curiosity - Continually look to better ourselves and the business, and \n supporting each other on this journey. \n Commitment to Continuous Improvement - Having high expectations and striving to perform \n better every day for the benefit of our customers and people. \n