About this role
The Inventory Controller is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring stock integrity, and supporting efficient warehouse operations. This role plays a critical part in minimising discrepancies, improving stock control processes, and supporting operational performance through data analysis and system optimisation.
Main Responsibilities
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure accuracy and availability of stock.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate stock records within inventory systems.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and full inventory audits in line with company procedures.
• Investigate, report, and resolve stock discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Manage and control damaged or obsolete stock, ensuring minimal financial impact.
• Generate regular inventory reports and provide insights on stock trends.
• Analyse inventory data to identify discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for optimisation.
• Support decision-making by providing accurate stock-related information.
• Work closely with purchasing, warehouse, and sales teams to ensure stock availability aligns with business needs.
• Support goods-in and goods-out processes to maintain stock accuracy.
• Assist with optimising pick faces and warehouse walk routes to improve efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within inventory and warehouse operations.
• Assist with system enhancements, automation, and the effective use of inventory management tools (e.g. D365).
• Ensure correct use of inventory systems and processes by relevant teams.
• Ensure all inventory processes comply with company policies and health & safety regulations.
• Promote best practices in storage, handling, and stock control
Skills & Experience
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Excel (D365 preferred).
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive approach.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Good understanding of supply chain and warehouse operations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
It’s you we’re interested in. At Origin, we want everyone to have an equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. We positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity.
Having a diverse and inclusive business is vital for our future success and that’s why we treat all our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background or any other protected characteristic.