WMS / Inventory Controller - 1352

What is the job?

We’re looking for a WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)/Inventory Controller to ensure stock and process accuracy within our finished good warehouses and collaborate in process improvements activities within the WMS ERP system with other stakeholders.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm

Department: Tables Logistics

Interview process: 2 stage process following shortlisting – First stage: 1 hour Teams interview. Second stage: OnSite 2 hour interview

Who we are?

Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.

Where you will be working?

Our purpose-built facility is just 12 miles from Cambridge, within the beautiful mediaeval city of Ely. There are train and bus links to Ely from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street London, and our site is within distance of Ely train station and Ely Bus station. 

What is essential to us…

• Experience working in a similar role with WMS and Stock Control knowledge
• Clear and confident communicator – able to communicate the importance of transactional accuracy across our systems
• Ability to problem solve
• An eye for detail with good analytical skills
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary and diverse team/setting

What we would like you to do/ to see…

• Contact person for ‘Warehouse Management systems’ (WMS) within the Ely group, ensuring best practice is followed and lead testing for ERP code delivery updates.
• Actively work on ERP process improvement activities across all WMS transactions (both incoming and outgoing), to remove waste and ensuring accurate transactions.
• Trouble shoot known transaction issues within our ERP system, and share findings with relevant teams
• Train others within the scope of WMS and other associated ERP processes
• Maintain accuracy within our finished goods inventory across all functions within Ely.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure our inventory levels fulfill customer needs while balancing storage space.
• Investigate NCR related to shipping errors in the full value stream, collaborating with relevant teams to train/changes processes to ensure route cause fix.
• Explore new electronic workflows to enable smooth material flow in all value streams.

What will you get?

At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression. We have free onsite parking, free refreshments, as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.

And the benefits are?

Competitive Salary to attract the best, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.

Job Reference: THOR-VC-1352

This is a rolling campaign, so we will actively interview applicants. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We welcome applications from persons who are over 18 years old.

*This is a legal requirement, further information is here School leaving age - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

This role does not currently meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria for obtaining a Skilled Worker Visa we are therefore unable to accept applications that require employer sponsorship in order to obtain a Skilled Worker Visa. 

We would encourage all internal applicants to inform their line managers of their interest in this position.

-Contributed Pension Scheme -Group Life Cover -Private Health Care -Group Income Protection & more.

Please apply through the Apply for this job button or send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and your salary expectations to: Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd, 204 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3NX or e-mail [email protected].

We are Disability Confident Committed

In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.