Inventory Controller

Inventory Controller Location: Oakhurst Business Park, Southwater, Horsham Package: Basic salary up to £30,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus & flexible benefits package Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday Sector: Packaging Distribution Optimise stock, drive efficiency, and support business performance At Macfarlane Packaging, we're in the business of protecting what matters - our people, our customers, and the planet.

We're equally committed to protecting and developing careers, offering a stable, forward-thinking environment where your contribution is recognised and your progression supported. With over 75 years of industry expertise, we combine the strength of a market leader with the pace and energy of a commercial, sales-led business.

If you enjoy working with data, driving efficiencies, and playing a key role in operational performance, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

The Role

Inventory Controller As our Inventory Controller, you'll take ownership of stock management across our site, ensuring the right products are available at the right time while balancing working capital, space utilisation, and margin.

Working closely with procurement, sales, and logistics teams, you'll use data and insight to forecast demand, manage stock levels, and identify opportunities to improve performance. This is a highly visible, cross-functional role where accuracy, organisation, and commercial awareness are key.

What You'll Be Doing Manage stock levels across allocated sites, ensuring availability aligns with customer demand and service levels Forecast inventory requirements using data and customer insight to optimise stock holding Monitor and manage aged, excess, and slow-moving stock to improve margin and reduce waste Raise and manage purchase orders for both standard and non-standard items Expedite orders and resolve supply or cost issues to maintain continuity and control spend Maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring strong data integrity across systems Manage Goods In schedules and oversee accurate Goods Received Notes (GRNs) Support stock holding agreements and ensure purchasing accuracy in line with customer requirements Analyse inventory performance and report on key KPIs, identifying areas for improvement Work closely with sales, procurement, and logistics teams to align stock planning with customer needs Build strong relationships across departments and with suppliers to support effective supply chain performance What We're Looking For Experience working in an inventory control, stock management, or supply chain role Strong analytical and numerical skills, with confidence working with data and Excel Excellent attention to...

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