Inventory Controller

Inventory Controller
Haydock, WA11 9TH
Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 14:00 (30-minute unpaid break)
£13.42 per hour
Temporary to Permanent

Join a leading organisation at the heart of the UKs pharmaceutical and healthcare supply chain. As an Inventory Controller, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient handling of essential medical products. This position is based in a well-structured, temperature-controlled environment, which includes ambient, chilled, and freezer zones.
A keen eye for detail, strong work ethic, and commitment to maintaining high standards are essential. All candidates must pass a DBS check and a drug and alcohol test prior to starting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily inventory counts (approximately 160) to ensure stock accuracy
• Conduct pallet quality checks and assist with relabelling activities
• Lock and release stock using the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Complete 100% checks on large contract orders
• Support periodic inventory (PI) counts and stock investigations
• Organise and inspect pallets designated for disposal
• Carry out Goods-In and frozen stock allocation checks
• Generate capacity reports and assist with systemic checks
• Log and investigate damaged stock
• Provide cover for the Inventory Analyst during holidays and sickness

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar inventory or warehouse role
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ideally Manhattan
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow set processes accurately
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work in cold storage areas when needed
• Positive can-do attitude

Preferred Skills:

• Experience operating a VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) truck - in-house training available
• Experience using a PPT (Powered Pallet Truck) - in-house training available