Inventory Specialist

Description:

As an Inventory Specialist, you'll be at the heart of keeping our supply chain running smoothly by ensuring inventory records are accurate, reliable, and aligned across McCain systems and our 3PL network. You'll take ownership of inventory transactions, stock reconciliations, system monitoring, master data management, and KPI reporting, while collaborating with stakeholders across the business to resolve issues, uncover improvement opportunities, and enhance inventory performance through a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

What You’ll Be Doing.
 

• Ensure inventory records remain accurate and aligned across SAP and our 3PL network through regular stock reconciliation, synchronisation and inventory administration.
• Monitor and resolve EDI/iDoc exceptions, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions to improve system performance and data accuracy.
• Manage inventory transactions within SAP and WMS, supporting both automated and non-EDI warehouse operations.
• Support stock audits and inventory verification activities, helping to maintain robust inventory controls.
• Set up new products within the WMS, ensuring accurate master data to enable the seamless receipt, storage and dispatch of stock.
• Own manual shipping and receiving processes for Martin Brower VMI, maintaining accurate inventory records at all times.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, conducting root cause analysis and driving process improvements to prevent recurring issues.
• Complete monthly stock reconciliations, ensuring inventory records accurately reflect physical stock and support financial reporting requirements.
• Support batch traceability activities and mock recall exercises, tracking stock movements across SAP and 3PL systems to ensure compliance and visibility.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external logistics partners to resolve issues and improve inventory performance across the supply chain.
• Participate in the weekend support rota to help maintain continuity of operations when required.
   

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.
 

• Experience within supply chain, logistics, inventory management or a related operational environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control, stock reconciliation and warehouse processes.
• Experience working with SAP, WMS platforms and inventory-related transactions would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with EDI/iDoc processes and inventory data management is beneficial.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and solve problems effectively.
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools to analyse and manage inventory performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external partners.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach, with a focus on accuracy, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results.