Inventory Controller Job Dundee area,Scotland UK,Supply Chain/Logistics

About the Role

We are seeking a Inventory Controller to support Site Manager and drive planning, procurement, inventory control, and supplier management of operational consumables and support materials used across a busy warehouse site. This role is critical to maintaining uninterrupted operations by ensuring the right non-inventory items are available at the right time while driving cost, quality, and process improvements.

Examples of non-inventory items may include packaging materials, labels, safety supplies, maintenance consumables, office supplies, and other operational support items.

Key Responsibilities

Own site-level replenishment planning, and inventory accuracy.

Monitor demand trends, forecast consumption, and maintain appropriate stock levels to prevent operational disruption.

Manage relationships, purchase orders, delivery performance, and issue resolution.

Partner with Operations, Facilities, Safety, Procurement, and Finance teams to align supply availability with business needs.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, waste elimination, inventory optimization, and process standardization.

Develop and report KPIs such as fill rate, stockouts, inventory turns, supplier performance, and spend variance.

Lead cycle counts, audits, and root-cause analysis for inventory discrepancies.

Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable procurement controls.

Basic Qualifications

Professional experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience of supporting or managing inventory, procurement, warehouse operations, or supply planning.
Proficiency in Excel and data-driven decision making.
Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in fulfillment, distribution, manufacturing, or high-volume operations environments.
People leadership experience, including coaching or managing direct reports.

Excellent opportunity for the right individual, long term opportunity and ongoing career potential.