425 Inventory Control jobs in the United Kingdom

Inventory Control Team Leader

Wotton, Surrey – own transport is required due to rural location

Azenta Life Sciences specialises in the design, manufacture and marketing of consumables and bench top instrumentation for the life sciences industry. 

As the Inventory Control Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of inventory accuracy and control within the warehouse. This role involves leading a team, overseeing stock management processes, ensuring data integrity, and driving operational efficiency to support business goals.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Inventory Management & Accuracy

Monitor stock levels and ensure they are maintained within agreed parameters

Manage regular cycle counts & reconciliation to ensure records match physical inventory

Organise & manage annual stock count

Investigate & resolve inventory discrepancies

Ensure proper documentation & recordkeeping for stock movements

Oversee stock rotation and ensure items nearing expiration are managed effectively

li>Leadership & Team Supervision

Lead, train, assign tasks & oversee daily operations of the inventory & goods in teams

Assign tasks & oversee daily operations

Monitor & manage product scrapping process

Ensure team members follow best practices & company policies

Provide performance feedback & conduct periodic evaluations

• Stock Control & Optimisation

Coordinate with production & warehouse teams to optimise stock availability

Minimise stock shortages, overstocking & dead stock

Ensure proper labelling, storage & handling of inventory

Implement strategies to improve inventory turnover

Review stock for short dated, expired stock & stock levels

New supplier set-up process

• Warehouse Organisation

Ensure the warehouse is organised to optimise space and allow for efficient stock retrieval during peak periods.

Implement & maintain warehouse labelling systems for easy identification & tracking

• Receiving

Oversee the receipt, inspection, & documentation of deliveries to ensure accuracy & compliance with PO/TO’s

Assist the Goods In team with any stock queries

Systems Management

Utilise inventory software to track stock levels

Ensure the accuracy of data input into systems for inventory tracking

System data cleansing

< i>Compliance & Safety

Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures & safety regulations

Maintain compliance with industry standards & legal requirements

Train team members on proper handling of inventory to prevent damage & loss

Assist in keeping the warehouse organised

• Reporting & Communication

Generate inventory reports & analyse data for decision making

Prepare reports on stock levels & discrepancies

Track & report any stock losses or damages to Line Manager

Communicate stock status, shortages & issues to relevant departments

Collaborate with teams to streamline operations

What You’ll Bring

Proven experience with ERP/inventory management systems.

In-depth knowledge of warehousing practices and inventory control.

High level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Strong problem-solving skills and sound decision-making capabilities.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.

Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Your Rewards

As an employee at Azenta you will benefit from the following:

You will be remunerated competitively depending on your experience and skills.

Private healthcare and cash back plans

Employer pension scheme

Employee Share Purchase Scheme

Bonus Scheme

Supply Chain Planner (Manufacturing/Supply Chain)
Desford, Leicestershire
20 - 24 per hour (Umbrella) Inside IR35
12 month initial contract with extension opportunities

Excellent opportunity for a Supply Chain Planner from a manufacturing or supply chain background who is looking for an immediate start on a long term contract with an international market leader.

Are you looking for a long term contract while working for a company who are global market leaders in their specialist sector? Are you looking for a varied role where you will deal with a global supply chain?

This company are a truly multinational organisation who have an unrivalled reputation for the high quality of their products the world over. They have been established for 100 years and are continuing their expansion to this day. Due to their continued growth they are now looking to add to their specialist team.

In this role you will be receiving specialist training to develop your technical skills. You will be working to ensure the smooth flow of materials and managing suppliers to ensure material availability across the plant. The role will also have a strong focus on supplier relationships and using Excel to analyse/manipulate data. The role will be working Monday to Friday on a 37.5 hour week working inside of IR35 regulations.

The Role:

• Ensuring a smooth supply chain from supplier to manufacturing
• Receiving specialist training to become an expert in Supply Chain Planning
• Long term 12 month contract with extension opportunities working Inside IR35

The Person:

• Supply Chain Planner from a manufacturing or supply chain background
• Skilled in using Excel and SAP preferred but not essential
• Looking for a long term contract working for an international market leader

Reference: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Adam Peters at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Supply Chain Planner (Manufacturing/Supply Chain)
Desford, Leicestershire
20 - 24 per hour (Umbrella) Inside IR35
12 month initial contract with extension opportunities

Excellent opportunity for a Supply Chain Planner from a manufacturing or supply chain background who is looking for an immediate start on a long term contract with an international market leader.

Are you looking for a long term contract while working for a company who are global market leaders in their specialist sector? Are you looking for a varied role where you will deal with a global supply chain?

This company are a truly multinational organisation who have an unrivalled reputation for the high quality of their products the world over. They have been established for 100 years and are continuing their expansion to this day. Due to their continued growth they are now looking to add to their specialist team.

In this role you will be receiving specialist training to develop your technical skills. You will be working to ensure the smooth flow of materials and managing suppliers to ensure material availability across the plant. The role will also have a strong focus on supplier relationships and using Excel to analyse/manipulate data. The role will be working Monday to Friday on a 37.5 hour week working inside of IR35 regulations.

The Role:

• Ensuring a smooth supply chain from supplier to manufacturing
• Receiving specialist training to become an expert in Supply Chain Planning
• Long term 12 month contract with extension opportunities working Inside IR35

The Person:

• Supply Chain Planner from a manufacturing or supply chain background
• Skilled in using Excel and SAP preferred but not essential
• Looking for a long term contract working for an international market leader

Reference: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Adam Peters at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Supply Chain Planner (Manufacturing/Supply Chain)
Desford, Leicestershire
£20 - £24 per hour (Umbrella) Inside IR35
12 month initial contract with extension opportunities

Excellent opportunity for a Supply Chain Planner from a manufacturing or supply chain background who is looking for an immediate start on a long term contract with an international market leader.

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Supply Chain Administrator

Competitive + Benefits including annual bonus

Welwyn Garden City

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Supply Chain Administrator to work at their facility based near Welwyn Garden City

Performance Objectives

• Raise Purchase Reqs when required for site.
• Follow through and chase approvals.
• PO entry on our Systems.
• Confirming Acknowledgements against PO, Challenging lead-times and price if needed
• Liaise with suppliers on all open POs, create reports to update on progress.
• Launching Works Orders into production
• Sorting invoice queries for all (PO amount vs Invoice rec) Raising PRs for the difference with approval.
• Owning Non-Stocked POs and making sure they are booked in to release payments on time
• Tracking contract renewal and clauses etc on all contracts
• Tracking Spend - are we within budget for the year split by supplier.
• General Cover for Supply Chain Team - Running reports, Subcon Communications, Planning Functions
• Working with all departments to support any current procurement activities.
• Requesting stock adjustments, chasing approvals and amending stock once approved
• Supporting RFQs with updated pricing on any BOM related items

Person Specification

• A-C GCSE Level or equivalent in English and Maths
• Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Full Driving Licence and Car
• Comfortable and experienced in communicating via telephone and email
• Experience of planning and prioritising to meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate and liaise effectively at all levels within the Company.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, suppliers, immediate team members and other production teams;
• IT proficiency with the ability to input and retrieve data;

Desirable

• Experience in similar manufacturing industry.

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Closing Date: 14/08/2025

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JOB TITLE -  SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Location: Hull    Type: Permanent     

Job Summary:

• We are currently representing a role on behalf of our client who are a Food manufacturing business based in the East Yorkshire region, who have very exciting plans to continue their growth and are now looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join the business who has a strong focus on planning, capacity management and S&OP

Main Duties:

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Lead the end-to-end production planning process, creating accurate short, medium and long term plans to meet customer demand.

• Manage capacity planning across multiple production lines, ensuring optimal resource utilisation and identifying constraints or risks.

• Lead and coordinate the S&OP process working cross-functionally with internal teams.

• Use data and forecasting tools to improve planning accuracy, drive efficiencies and support decision-making.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration between planning and operational delivery.

• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, packaging and finished goods.

• Lead supply chain performance analysis and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, regulatory, and quality standards across planning and supply functions.

Person Specification:

• Strong background in supply chain planning and capacity management within a Food Manufacturing environment.

• Experienced in leading or significantly contributing to the S&OP process.

• Highly analytical with excellent Excel and ERP/MRP system skills.

• Commercially aware, with a strategic mindset and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.

• Excellent communicator, capable of presenting planning data clearly and driving alignment across departments.

Supply Chain Analyst job description

Founded in 2018, Distinctive is a fast growing grocery sourcing business, supplying British retailers with differentiated products that customers truly value. The UK grocery market has been going through a massive transformation and Distinctive is on a mission to help retailers and brands grow faster throughout this process.

Managed by a team of highly experienced ex-retailers that have set out to transform the way products reach customers; we deliver ambient and chilled, food and non-food products to our UK retail customers. We are expanding rapidly and are constantly looking for the right people to join our team.

The Supply Chain Analyst will play a fundamental role in the growth of Distinctive. Working closely with product supply partners, retail customers and various logistics partners, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop and shape a role and a team.

Responsibilities

This is a hugely diverse and varied role. The purpose of this role is to manage the operational supply chain as the business continues to grow and this will involve such activities as tracking store sales, waste and inventory levels, analysing required supply volumes, processing purchase orders and building transport plans. Working with our partners to track products across the supply chain, as well as liaising and coordinating with retailers and stores.

In order to succeed in this role, you will have:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good commercial acumen
• Background in grocery retail or consumer goods and understand basic concepts in this sector
• Ability to work independently and in an ambiguous environment
• Have strong excel skills
• Good team player willing to roll up their sleeves

Location

• Our office is based in Lichfield and the ideal candidate will be Midlands based
• Work is hybrid and some travel necessary so a UK driving license is required

Benefits

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday
• Company pension scheme

Berry Recruitment are seeking a Temporary Supply Chain Planner to support a busy establishment based in King's Lynn.

Location: King's Lynn Duration: Temporary, On-going Working Hours: Monday-Thursday 08:00-16:30, Friday 08:00-13:00

Salary: 15.22 an hour

Responsibilities:

• Execute supply plans aligned with demand forecasts

• Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics

• Track inventory and take corrective action

• Analyse data and improve supply flows

• Use ERP systems to manage orders and materials

Requirements:

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, or planning

• Strong Excel and analytical skills

• ERP system familiarity, ideally SAP

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

For more information, please contact Rebecca at Berry Recruitment, King's Lynn.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Professional to join the team with our prestigious client Collins at their site in Wolverhampton

• Job Description

• Be the Tactical Supply Chain member of the Value Stream.
• Represent Supply Chain at daily Value Stream Tier reviews and other appropriate meetings involving supply and demand.
• Own and manage Supply issues (E2-E4) providing clear, accurate and timely communication to all stakeholders.
• Support the Strategic Value Stream Focal in the development and implementation of supplier strategies, projects and processes to improve quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Lead and be involved in Continuous Improvement (CORE) activities involving supply and demand.  
• Work closely with leadership and stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and to deliver resolution to complex supplier issues and drive systemic lessons learned
• Work in a matrix organisation and use effective influencing skills to ensure materials are delivered to plan.
• Present at an executive level regularly both issue status and improvement activities.
• Use leading KPI metrics to identify and then drive improvement activities.
• Be accountable for facilitating the resolution of problems with internal and external stakeholders.
• Visit suppliers for senior account reviews.

• You will bring to the role:

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Have an adaptable approach and be focused on results
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Drive and enthusiasm with a positive outlook and a desire to succeed
• A proactive, positive approach, and enjoy working part of diverse and dynamic  team
• Enjoy building strong stakeholder relationships with both internal and external customers
• Bring confidence, be open, honest and have the ability to anticipate potential blockers to success.
• Experience of managing complex relationships with suppliers.
• Enjoy influencing others and thrive in a fast paced ever evolving organisation.
• Be flexible and willing to travel and to work flexible hours to support business requirements.

• It would also be desirable if you:

• Had experience of leading a team, directly or indirectly
• Experience of working with SAP / MRP
• Continuous Improvement (CORE) problem solving background
• CIPS accreditation and/or a Degree in Business Management or Engineering
• Have the ability to speak French, Italian or Polish.