Inventory Controller Location: Horsham Maternity Cover position (Temporary contract)Package: Basic Annual Salary up to GBP25,000 (dependent on experience)Plus bonus/commission & flexible company benefits Sector: Packaging distributionThe Company We, the UK's largest packaging distributor have an exciting opportunity for an Inventory Controller to join our procurement team based in Horsham, to help cover a period of maternity leave. We are a committed equal opportunities employer that champions 'dignity in the workplace'. Our focus is to provide customers with fully integrated and innovative packaging solutions, augmented by outstanding customer service. Our procurement functionality is a vital part of our solution offering and we continually invest in the professional development of our team including professional accredited training.The Inventory Controller Role Working as a member of our local procurement team, your role will support the site at which you are based whilst upholding the company wide National procurement strategy.Within this role you will gain varied exposure to wider procurement tasks and scenarios whilst actively focusing on ensuring that correct stock/inventory levels are ordered and held for customers. As stated this is a maternity cover contract role, albeit such arrangements can often lead to opportunities for permanent employment within the business at a later date.Inventory Controller Key Duties Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Inventory Controller role will require the following activity Directly supporting the local team of buyers with day-to-day procurement activityTo purchase standard and non-standard stock items, maintaining cost effective stock levelsDevelop a full understanding of the total supply chain functionActively seek to reduce stock holding and material costsTo ensure that purchasing transactions are carried out in the timeliest and cost-effective mannerAdminister purchase orders and all other associated administrationLiaise with existing suppliers and source alternative suppliers when necessaryDevelop awareness of the profit implication of stock holding costs, including redundant and damaged stockDevelop and maintain a good knowledge of all packaging solutions Do you have the correct profile We certainly welcome your application if you have gained experience of working within a commercial environment and can demonstrate transferable skills including negotiation, communication and customer service. Please note that whilst it's always helpful, prior purchasing experience is not necessarily essential as full training can be provided. As a minimum requirement though, we do also seek strong computer literacy (MS Office to include Excel spreadsheets) & strong attention to detail. You will also ideally have some previous experience of working within a small but 'fast paced' office-based team.We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.Our BenefitsWe provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits can include: - 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidaysContributory pension schemeFree parking at many of our site locationsRange of company cars or cash allowance (including electric) for qualifying rolesEmployee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issuesExtensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunitiesEmployee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)Annual paid Volunteering DaySimply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying rolesTax free childcare (TFC) schemeEnhanced maternity & paternity payLong service awards (5-40 years)Charitable giving optionsFinancial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off) Macfarlane Group is also dedicated to maximizing every employee's potential, by providing career development plans and pathways in an environment that fosters personal growth and continuous improvement.How to apply/next stepsThis is an urgent appointment whereby we will be working to identify and review the very best of applicants swiftly in the hope of selecting the successful candidate to commence with us ASAP. Please note that Macfarlane Group supports 'hybrid working' where possible and we often conduct our first stage interviews via video. To make an application please simply click 'apply' ensuring that your CV is up to date and relevant.All applications will be acknowledged, shortlisted applicants normally hearing from us within a week or two. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified at the end of our process, although if you haven't heard from us within 2-3 weeks of applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE