Inventory Controller

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Inventory Controller is responsible for maintaining optimal stock levels at our Speciality Gas facility. The core mission is to balance demand with cost-efficiency by ensuring record accuracy and preventing both overstocking and shortages.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of stock level accuracy by managing cycle counts, full stocktakes, and reconciliations. 

• Being accountable for audit results and minimizing variances between physical stock and system records.

• Optimizing storage areas and ensuring efficient material flow to sales and warehouse teams.

• Liaise with suppliers to resolve inventory discrepancies and ensure timely deliveries.

• Utilize inventory management software and spreadsheets to monitor order progress, develop forecasting models, and proactively address potential shortages or overstocking.

• Collaborate internally to continuously refine supply chain and inventory processes.

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Are you a MATCH?

The ideal candidate brings proven experience in inventory or stock management, with a demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external suppliers. We also look for:

• An understanding of inventory control methods such as cycle counting, stock reconciliation and demand forecasting is highly desired.

• Experience in a similar role- Warehouse Operative, Warehouse Admin, Site Logistics, etc

• A strong attention to detail and a capacity to to resolve discrepancies with corrective actions.

• IT skills in Excel/Google Sheets and an ability to utilise management software for reporting is advantageous.

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including warehouse, and sales.

• Basic comprehension of supply chain processes and their impact on inventory management.

• Flexibility with respect to shifts and overtime, with a customer focused approach in order to meet demand.

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Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.