Inventory Controller
Location: Waterwells Business Park, Quedgeley, Gloucester
Package: Basic salary from £25,000 to £27,000 (dependent on experience) bonus and flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays and additional annual leave purchasing scheme)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Sector: Packaging distribution


Protecting what matters, together
We`re dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows.

With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and often stretch you, but it will also give you opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to directly influence our success, leading to real job satisfaction and achievement, at all stages of your career.

We provide competitive pay and personalised incentives, alongside adaptable benefits to make your rewards package go further. And additionally, the way we work prioritises work-life balance and flexibility, empowering our colleagues to manage what is most important to them. Our business values commitment, diligence, teamwork, adaptability and a thirst for learning... so if this sounds like you, come and join us to help drive change that enables businesses to plan for a better future.

The Inventory Controller Role
As our Inventory Controller, you will help to manage stock effectively, optimising availability to meet customer needs while adhering to working capital targets and maximising space and margin utilisation. Your responsibilities will include implementing efficient inventory practices, accurate forecasting, and replenishment, whilst monitoring levels to prevent stockouts. You will engage with our stakeholders to align customer forecasts with inventory planning and procurement whilst maintaining data integrity and ensuring accurate inventory records. You will also look to negotiate costs with suppliers where possible. By supporting site activities, your efforts will contribute to overall sales and profit targets, enhancing operational efficiency and profitability.

Inventory Controller Key Duties * Uphold and maintain a high level of inventory management and coordination.
* Negotiate costs with suppliers to maximise profit whilst not compromising on stock days and aged stock.
* Accurately forecast and report inventory requirements to ensure optimal stock availability.
* Take responsibility for stock at allocated sites, including managing stock availability for customer service, working capital optimisation, and space utilisation.
* Manage aged stock and invoiced stock effectively, identifying opportunities to improve margin and reduce order quantities.
* Ensure that all purchasing transactions are conducted efficiently and cost-effectively.
* Maintain a thorough understanding of purchased products, including pallet configurations and volume.
* Purchase standard and non-standard stock items, maintaining cost-effective stock levels appropriate to expected customer service levels.
* Expedite purchase orders and resolve cost-related issues to avoid unnecessary expenses.
* Manage the stock database of aged and invoiced stock in line with customer agreements, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
* Manage Goods In delivery sched