A manufacturing business in Fife is looking to recruit a Materials & Inventory Controller to take ownership of stock accuracy and inventory control across the site.
This is a newly created role introduced to strengthen stock integrity and improve operational efficiency across the business. Working closely with the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, Finance, Operations, and warehouse teams, you will play a key role in ensuring stock records accurately reflect physical inventory at all times.
This position offers genuine responsibility and would suit someone who enjoys a hands-on role, thrives on accuracy, and takes pride in keeping systems and processes organised and running properly.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate stock records and process stock movements within the ERP system
- Process goods receipts and reconcile deliveries against purchase orders and supplier documentation
- Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and variances
- Coordinate monthly cycle counts, stock checks, and annual stock audits
- Support Finance with stock reconciliations and month-end reporting
- Monitor inventory levels and highlight shortages or slow-moving stock
- Coordinate logistics appointments for incoming deliveries
- Support warehouse and dispatch activity during busy periods
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on stock accuracy and operational performance
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within stock control, inventory, stores, or warehouse operations
- Experience working in a manufacturing, engineering, or production environment
- ERP/MRP or stock management system experience
- Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills
- Confident investigating discrepancies and resolving issues
- A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to work across departments
- Experience supporting audited stock counts and reconciliations
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing in operational improvement, where you can make a visible impact from day one.
Our client offers:
- Annual Profit-related Bonus
- Options to buy shares
- Pension - employer contribution 10%
- Christmas shutdown
- 35.5-hour working week - early Friday Finish
- 33 days leave