Inventory Controller
Our client is a leading Irish supplier of hardware and building supplies. This is an opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company.
Key aspects of the role:
- Maintain accurate stock records and ensure inventory levels are optimised.
- Conduct regular stock audits and cycle counts to identify discrepancies.
- Investigate stock variances and implement corrective actions.
- Work closely with warehouse teams to streamline stock management processes.
- Analyse stock data to identify trends and improve forecasting accuracy.
- Implement and maintain best practices for stock control procedures.
- Generate reports on stock levels, discrepancies, and inventory performance.
- Support the finance team with stock valuations and reconciliations.
- Use inventory management systems to track stock movements and update records.
- Manage and reconcile the GRNI account to ensure accuracy and completeness of goods received and their associated invoices.
- Monitor and analyse stock variances, investigating discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
- Ensure accurate pricing of stock, including verification of price changes and communication with relevant stakeholders.
- Perform timely and accurate stock bookings in the SAP system, maintaining integrity of inventory records.
- Implement and oversee regular stock cycle counts to monitor inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Monitor and manage ageing stock, preparing reports on slow-moving or obsolete inventory and collaborating with relevant teams to take corrective action.
- Collaborate with purchasing and warehouse teams to ensure seamless stock flow and accurate reporting.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to inventory, providing relevant analysis and reports.
- Identify opportunities to enhance stock control processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications and experience required:
- Proven experience in inventory management, stock control, or a related finance role.
- Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems for stock booking and reporting
- Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
- Solid understanding of GRNI processes, stock pricing, variance analysis, stock cycle counts, and ageing stock management.
- Strong communication skills to liaise with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial reporting tools.
