Inventory Controller

FLSmidth Inc.

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Welshpool Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 16, 2026 Last posted June 16, 2026
Job description

About the Role

The Inventory Controller is responsible for all aspects of inventory control systems and processes, including the management of extraordinary freight movements, stocktakes, inventory reviews, reconciliations, and reporting.

The role is responsible for the effective and timely coordination of inventory control activities to ensure stock accuracy, process compliance, and operational efficiency. Approximately 50% of the role is warehouse-based, conducting stock checks, cycle counts, and inventory audits, with the remaining 50% office-based, investigating inventory discrepancies, analysing stock issues, and improving inventory control processes.

A current HR Forklift Licence is a mandatory requirement, along with demonstrated experience completing safety start-up checklists.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate and report on cyclic stock counts to meet monthly and annual KPI targets

  • Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies with a strong focus on accuracy

  • Conduct inventory reviews and recommend stock holding and min/max improvements

  • Maintain inventory catalogues and ERP system data integrity

  • Process supplier purchasing, customs and freight documentation through ERP systems

  • Coordinate freight movements and support import activities with freight forwarders

  • Maintain warehouse servicing, safety and housekeeping records

  • Prepare and maintain warehouse performance reporting and KPI data

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within warehouse operations

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Previous experience in inventory control, warehousing or logistics

  • HR Forklift Licence is a must!

  • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

  • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Pronto, Epicor or similar

  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook

  • Strong organisational and time management skills

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

  • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

  • A proactive mindset with a strong customer service focus

  • Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive remuneration

  • Salary packaging options to help maximise your take-home pay

  • Access to our Reward & Recognition platform, celebrating individual and team achievements

  • Paid parental leave plus the option to purchase additional annual leave

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing support for you and your immediate family

  • Learning and development opportunities, including access to training and career development programs

  • Work within a safety-first culture, where the wellbeing of our people is our highest priority

  • Opportunity to influence operational improvements and drive meaningful change

  • Exposure to global projects and cross-functional collaboration

  • Join a purpose-driven organisation committed to sustainability and helping customers achieve productivity with lower environmental impact

If you are motivated, organised and ready to take ownership of inventory operations in a dynamic warehouse environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our team.

We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.

About this role

Summary

Manage inventory control, conduct stock checks, reconcile discrepancies, support logistics processes.

Job title

Inventory Controller

Experience level

none

Industry

logistics

Location requirements

Welshpool, onsite role; no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ERP systems (SAP, Pronto, Epicor)forklift licensestocktakingattention to detailorganizational skills

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

inventory controlwarehouse operationsERP systemsstocktakessafety compliance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Welshpool SY21, UK

On-site City