Azenta UK, Ltd.

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job TitleInventory Controller

Job Description

The Inventory controller will be detail-oriented, analytical and able to manage the inventory operations.

The responsibilities include maintaining inventory levels, making sound decisions about inventory movement, and monitoring inventory data.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of inventory management, procurement processes, and logistics.

The role of the Inventory Controller is to ensure that our business maintains sufficient stock levels to meet demand, analyses purchasing and sales patterns, and anticipates potential inventory issues.

What You’ll Do

Maintain and update inventory records including updating our MRP systemDevelop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices.Monitor and report on inventory levels, deliveries, and shortages.Performing regular inventory audits and cycle counts to ensure accuracyCoordinate and manage annual physical inventory audits.Coordinate with Warehouse and Goods in staff to ensure proper storage and distribution of inventory.Coordinate with Planning and Purchasing to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock.Processing and documenting damaged inventory and coordinating repairs or disposalIdentifying and resolving discrepancies between inventory records and physical countsEnsuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to inventory controlPrepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.Evaluate new inventory to ensure it’s ready for shipment.Collaborate with other teams to ensure business goals are met.Ensure excess and obsolete stock is identified, cross functionally assessed and managed through either consumption, sell to the external market or through the scrap approval process.

What You Will Bring

Proven work experience as an Inventory Controller,Good understanding of supply chain procedures.Active participation in inventory audits.Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports.An analytical mind with strong attention to detail.Able to manage their own time to achieve daily targetsFlexibility within the role to be able to cover other areas of warehouse teamPracticed problem-solving skillsAble to work to tight deadlinesShould demonstrate the drive and desire to progressMust be a team player who is capable of working on their own initiative.

Preferred but not required

BSc degree in Business Administration, Logistics or relevant field.Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.Outstanding organizational and planning skills.Educated in leadership skills ILM Level 3Understanding of Lean Manufacturing methodologiesTrained in Waste of Production reduction methodology.Yellow or Green belt in Lean Manufacturing.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at HR.Recruiting@azenta.com for assistance. 

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.