Inventory Controller

If you are an experienced Inventory Controller with excellent communication and motivational skills, we want to hear from you.
Here at Birtwistle's, we pride ourselves on being a people-focused business. Our goal is to support our team in achieving their career goals. We do this by providing a working environment that offers opportunity, support, scope, and pace of change.
Our culture is the foundation of our business and is reflected in our mission, vision, and values statements.
The Role in BriefThe Inventory Controller reports to the General Manager, and the main purpose of the role is to effectively contribute to the work of the business, ensuring that site services are maintained and improved.
You will be responsible for monitoring the stock holding up area and holding chillers/freezers and ensuring that quality, sufficient shelf life, and stock levels are met by effectively liaising with all relevant parties in a policing capacity.
Core working hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 15:00, and one Saturday in two - 07:00 - 12:00; however, this Inventory Controller role will demand a flexible approach to deliver the needs of the business.
We require someone with a friendly personality and the ability to develop good working relationships across the business.
Main responsibilitiesRotate stock within the Order Make-Up area, including cooked meats and picking freezer.Ensure all products have specific locations and that the location process is functioning correctly and accurately within the department, raising and resolving any issues relating to locations with the SI team.Check product shelf life and stock levels to ensure sufficient amounts of stock are available at all times.Use the SI portal to amend product quantities and adjust product shelf life where necessary.Set up product relationships for raw materials and finished products to ensure Order Make Up team members can scan products without issues.Deal with any issues relating to the product set-up and correct those issues as and when required.Ensure raw materials have correct labelling and traceability for all products in the OMU area is maintained at all times.Where any product non-conformances are raised, liaise with the Technical and Procurement departments to ensure all issues are dealt with promptly.Assist with any other tasks requested by the manager.We would welcome applications for this Inventory Controller role with the following skills: intakes, stock management, stock control, inventory, leadership, people management, warehouse, as an Intake Manager, Stock Controller, Inventory Manager, or similar role.
BenefitsDiscounted staff salesFree car parkingEmployee of the Month bonus Birthday vouchersEssential SkillsGood verbal & written communication skills and computer literacy.Team contribution and motivational skills.Understanding of ERP system (locations, product set-up, and Telnet scanning).The ability to develop good working relationships with managers in other areas of the business to deliver the common goals of the business in terms of profitability and provision of agreed service levels to customers.Willingness to embrace change and the ability to work to tight deadlines.Desirable SkillsA background in fresh, chilled meat/poultry is preferable but not essential.
About CompanyBirtwistle's started life as a family butcher over 100 years ago. Since then, the business has changed dramatically and none more so than in recent years.
In 2003, MJ Birtwistle & Co Ltd was established, which marked the start of a new era in our history. Since then, growth has been dramatic, with the business expanding from one site at Worsley to eight sites across the UK.
We're always looking for great people to come and work with us. If you've got the right passion, drive, and will to succeed, we'll nurture it and give you the opportunities to forge a successful career at Birtwistle's.