Stock and Inventory Controller

Job Title: Stock and Inventory Controller
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00 - 5.30 pm (Office based)

Company Profile:
Our client is a global technology company specialising in the Hospitality and Retail industries. They are experiencing significant growth and are seeking an experienced Stock and Inventory Controller to join their team.
Job Summary
I am seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Stock and Inventory Controller to join my client's dynamic team. This key role will be vital in coordinating logistics, managing inventory, and ensuring smooth operations within their global supply chain network. You will be responsible for overseeing the client's inventory, working closely with Sales to manage customer contracts, forecasts, and SLAs.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen interest in supply chain operations. If you are passionate about working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment and thrive on managing multiple projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:
·Inventory & Forecast Management: Collaborate with Sales and other departments to report, analyse, and manage customer forecasts.
·Data Analysis: Model and analyse inventory data, providing recommendations for managing aged inventory.
·Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a key point of contact between the client, manufacturers, and internal teams, ensuring smooth communication and understanding of customer requirements.
·Order Processing: Oversee purchase orders, sales orders, invoicing, and goods receipt processes.
·Logistics Coordination: Troubleshoot and resolve logistics issues related to deliveries and imports/exports, ensuring smooth operations.
·Master Data Maintenance: Keep Master Data on Sage up to date, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
·Cost Optimisation: Negotiate prices, discounts, and rebates with suppliers, working to improve cost margins.
·Deployment Management: Oversee the logistics and deployment of various solutions for customers, ensuring timely and efficient delivery and installation.
·Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service, ensuring clients are informed of stock availability and delivery schedules.

Essential Skills:
·Proven experience with inventory management software.
·Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interpret and relay data accurately.
·Highly organised with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
·A self-motivated individual with a proactive attitude and the ability to work independently.
·A proficient user of Excel and MS Office 365
·Strong customer service skills, with both written and verbal communication.

Desirable Skills:
·Familiarity with Sage200.
·Previous experience in IT hardware deployment or IT refresh projects.
·Ability to stay calm under pressure and quickly adjust priorities as needed.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.
Smart10 is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy focused on the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements across a select group of business sectors. In order to keep up to date and search for all our active jobs, please visit our website, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to Smart10's Privacy Policy as to how we hold your data.