Area
Procurement

Work type
Full Time

Experience
Management

Sector
Life Science + Fluid Control

Reference
IPE-636703

Location
Worthing, United Kingdom

Work Environment
On-site

Platform
Life Technology

IMI plc
We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.
We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.
Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview:
As the Inventory Controller, you will take full ownership of managing inventory to maintain optimal stock levels, ensuring availability without compromising our inventory targets. You'll play a key role in guaranteeing on-time delivery to Production, meeting customer demand seamlessly. Leading a dedicated team of three, you will oversee the smooth operation of Goods In, Despatch, and Stores, while driving the adoption of innovative methods as needed. You will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager, contributing to the overall success of our supply chain operations.

Work Environment: This is an on-site role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement in the Goods In, Despatch and Stores.
• Coordinate with various teams to ensure smooth supply of materials and products.
• Conduct regular inventory cycles and report findings.
• Develop and implement effective inventory management strategies.
• Address and resolve any inventory related issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with supply chain and production teams to ensure stock levels meet demand
• Assist in preparing and planning for stock takes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant company policies.
• Regular monitoring of material and kitting activity and to resolve problems associated with material and equipment issues.
• Process and control incoming material whilst adhering to procedures to effectively supply the Production areas.
• Maintain effective control of materials within the inventories by use of location, transaction and kanban control procedures in conjunction with inventory control systems.
• Maintain a shortage tracking system for the production teams.
• Advise Production Team Leader on material status and its impact on quality and/or delivery.
• Deliver the training of staff. Typically, this will include monitoring and determining department requirements and delivering training as identified by the Supply Chain Manager. Instruction and appropriate supervision to ensure safe and effective working practices.
• To escalate any staff welfare, performance or employee relations matters to the Supply Chain Manager.

The specific responsibilities of this flexible role may alter from time to time in order to meet the needs of the customer, but responsibilities will include (or be equivalent in nature to) those listed above.

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and knowledge of logistics operations.
• Experience using MRP systems.
• Previous experience managing teams.
• Advance IT skills especially MS Office and Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication. Both verbal and written with appropriate interpersonal skills.
• Experience and passion to work on innovative ideas and create/ build new processes.
• Flexible with a strong team focus.
• Ability to show initiative- anticipates problems.
• Ability to follow procedures in force within the section and to adopt new methods as and when required.
• The flexibility to perform other activities, which from time to time become necessary.
• Willingness to undertake cross training as required.

Health & Safety
The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.
Code of Ethics
IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.
Changes to This Job Description
IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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