Inventory & Purchasing Controller

A leading electrical products distributor is looking to recruit an Inventory & Purchasing Controller to join its flagship Avonmouth operation. Offering a salary of £30,000 - £35,000, an excellent profit share scheme and the opportunity to shape a newly created role, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business and make a genuine impact.

Part of a successful UK group employing over 1,700 people, the business supplies electrical wholesalers across the UK with products from leading manufacturers including Dyson, Bosch, Philips, Morphy Richards and Tassimo. Its extensive range spans domestic appliances, lighting, ventilation, heating products, wiring accessories, switches and sockets, consumer units, cable management systems and more.

Operating from a modern 25,000 sq ft purpose-built facility, the company continues to invest heavily in its people, infrastructure and product offering, creating excellent long-term career opportunities.

The Opportunity

As an Inventory & Purchasing Controller, you'll play a key role in managing stock levels and purchasing activity across a large and diverse product portfolio. Working closely with suppliers and internal teams, you'll ensure the right products are available at the right time whilst optimising inventory investment and maximising stock turnover.

This is a commercially focused position that would suit someone who is confident, analytical and capable of building strong relationships with suppliers. You'll have the opportunity to influence purchasing decisions, support promotional activity and help drive the continued growth of the business.

Key responsibilities include:

Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
Negotiating with suppliers to achieve the best commercial outcomes
Managing inventory levels across a large product range
Monitoring stock turnover, inventory investment and purchasing performance
Analysing sales trends, buying patterns and demand forecasts
Placing and managing high-volume purchase orders
Supporting promotional campaigns and product initiatives
Producing reports and analysing data using Excel
Identifying opportunities to improve stock availability and inventory efficiency
Working closely with sales, operations and management teamsWhy Apply?

Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
Excellent profit share scheme
Comprehensive on-the-job training
Product and manufacturer training programmes
Opportunity to complete relevant professional qualifications and courses
Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing business
Optional membership of the company's excellent pension scheme
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm office-based roleRequirements

To be successful in this Inventory & Purchasing Controller role, you should have:

Experience within purchasing, inventory control, stock management or a similar commercial role, or experience within the electrical wholesale sector with strong product knowledge
A good understanding of stock turnover, inventory investment, purchasing trends and demand planning
Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
Confidence when negotiating and building relationships with suppliers and colleagues
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
A proactive approach and the confidence to take ownership of a newly created role
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced commercial environmentIf you're looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a key role within a successful and growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more