Inventory Controller

Do you want to grow your skills working for a recognised global brand in a challenging and quality driven manufacturing environment?

The opportunity:

Join our Client's Caterpillar's production team as an Inventory Counter, a key role responsible for the precise counting of production material across all product lines. You will be crucial in maintaining inventory accuracy by supporting Cycle/Test count programs, performing outgoing counts, and resolving discrepancy counts.

Pay rate and Hours

• £18.98

• Day Shift : 06.45 - 15.00 (Mon - Thur), 06.45 - 12.00 (Fri)
• Overtime Monday to Saturday - £25.34 p/h
• Overtime Sunday - £ 33.78 p/h

Key Responsibilities

• Perform physical counting of material across the entire site.
• Manage the count process within Glovia, including raising a count and producing a count card.
• Accurately read the count card to identify which areas require counting and the number of parts recorded at each location.
• Physically audit the plant area, checking machines for parts already fitted or subbed-up, and adjusting the total figure on the count card.
• Count parts at production, fully audit the area for any hidden material, and visit all locations on the count card, ensuring tag match against any existing tags.
• Add all quantities together and check totals. A level count can be closed, but any discrepancy must be handed over to the Team Leader (TL) for first-stage reconciliation.
• Carry out location/store audits and receipt counting as required.
• Adhere to the company's Health & Safety policy and safe working practices.
• Uphold Caterpillar's Values in Action: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork.

Required Qualifications

• A good level of literacy and numeracy skills Self-motivated with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and liaise with all levels of the organisation and work effectively within a team environment.
• Good computer literacy, specifically on Microsoft Excel.
• Possess knowledge of Material Logistics/Material Control processes and systems.
• Required experience with ERP/Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Excellent problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Glovia systems and Logistic transactions.
• Ability to read Engineering Drawings.
• SAP knowledge/experience would be beneficial.

skills

eye for detail