Inventory Controller x2; PM Shift

Position: Inventory Controller x2 (PM Shift)
Location: Dallington

Inventory Controller x2 (PM Shift)
Northampton SDC (Sustainable Distribution Centre) NN7 2FR

The Company

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

We are looking for two Inventory Controllers to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday – Friday, 14:00 – 22:00.

The Benefits

- Salary of £28,281.54 per annum, with shift allowance of £832 per annum
- 25 days’ holiday
- Free eye test
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Critical Illness Cover
- Free online fitness platform (Pilates, Yoga, Mindfulness, 24/7 support, nutrition advice)
- On-site Mental Health First Aiders
- Employee benefits, including up to 25% off gym memberships and high street vouchers
- Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support, Life Events Counselling and Care Concierge Service
- Tailored development and career opportunities
- Health Cash Plan

This is a rewarding opportunity for experienced inventory or stock control professionals with strong warehouse systems knowledge and excellent attention to detail to join our forward-thinking organisation.

You’ll have the chance to showcase your skill set as you take ownership of stock accuracy across a busy warehouse operation, whilst strengthening your expertise across the wider inventory function.

What’s more, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive rewards package that supports your wellbeing, work-life balance and longer-term career with us.

So, if you’re looking to join a major logistics operation where you can build valuable experience and play an important part in keeping things running smoothly, read on and apply today.

The Role

As an Inventory Controller, you will maintain accurate stock records and support the efficient running of our Northampton warehouse operation.

Carrying out regular stock counts, you will investigate and resolve discrepancies and ensure all stock is accurately accounted for.

You will also maintain stock files, conduct pallet checks and support formal stocktakes to ensure stock integrity and performance targets are met.

Additionally, you will:

- Respond to customer queries
- Assist with stock relocations within the warehouse
- Complete weekly and monthly inventory reports
- Identify improvements to the quality management system
- Maintain risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Carry out equipment checks and follow health and safety procedures

About You

To be considered as an Inventory Controller, you will need:

- Previous inventory and/or stock control experience
- Knowledge and operational experience of warehouse management systems
- Proven experience of implementing improvement initiatives
- Knowledge of inventory and/or warehouse operations
- An awareness of KAIZEN principles
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills
- PC literacy, with intermediate knowledge of Excel, and user knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Windows, and Outlook
- A strong customer focus

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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