Inventory Controller
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The Opportunity – Inventory Controller
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About the role:
As an Inventory Controller at JCB World Parts Centre, you will play a key role in ensuring the continuity of supply of parts for our aftermarket operations. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for material requirements planning, inventory optimisation, and maintaining supplier performance to support the efficient operation of the parts distribution network.
This is a fast-paced role requiring strong analytical skills, excellent organisation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working to tight deadlines.
What does this role involve day to day?
- Managing the continuity of supply of parts to support aftermarket operations.
- Planning material requirements and expediting parts from suppliers in line with system-generated demand.
- Monitoring inventory levels and applying lean inventory management principles to optimise stock holdings.
- Working proactively with suppliers to review and continuously improve performance and reliability.
- Tracking and maintaining supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Identifying supply chain issues and implementing effective problem-solving and process improvement initiatives.
- Expediting materials from suppliers to ensure timely delivery and minimise supply disruptions.
- Analysing inventory and supplier data to support informed decision-making and operational performance.
- Collaborating with colleagues across the business to ensure customer and business requirements are met.
This will be suited to you if…
- You have demonstrable experience in materials planning, inventory control, or supply chain operations.
- You possess excellent communication skills and can build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- You're highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, including the use of VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
- You're well organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
- You can work calmly and accurately under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
- You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement improvements.
- You're proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuously improving processes and performance.
- You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and teamwork are essential to success.
What happens next?
Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@jcb.com
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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