Inventory Controller Location:

Oakhurst Business Park, Southwater, Horsham

Package:

Basic salary up to £30,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus & flexible advantages package

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Sector:

Packaging Distribution

Optimise stock, drive efficiency, and support business performance At Macfarlane Packaging, we’re in the business of protecting what matters – our people, our customers, and the planet. We’re equally committed to protecting and developing careers, offering a stable, forward-thinking environment where your contribution is recognised and your progression supported.

With over 75 years of industry expertise, we combine the strength of a market leader with the pace and energy of a commercial, sales-led business. If you enjoy working with data, driving efficiencies, and playing a key role in operational performance, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

The Role: Inventory Controller As our Inventory Controller, you’ll take ownership of stock management across our site, ensuring the right products are available at the right time while balancing working capital, space utilisation, and margin.

Working closely with procurement, sales, and logistics teams, you’ll use data and insight to forecast demand, manage stock levels, and identify opportunities to improve performance. This is a highly visible, cross-functional role where accuracy, organisation, and commercial awareness are key.

What You’ll Be Doing

Manage stock levels across allocated sites, ensuring availability aligns with customer demand and service levels

Forecast inventory requirements using data and customer insight to optimise stock holding

Monitor and manage aged,



excess, and slow-moving stock to improve margin and reduce waste

Raise and manage purchase orders for both standard and non-standard items

Expedite orders and resolve supply or cost issues to maintain continuity and control spend

Maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring strong data integrity across systems Manage Goods In schedules and oversee accurate Goods Received Notes (GRNs)

Support stock holding agreements and ensure purchasing accuracy in line with customer requirements

Analyse inventory performance and report on key KPIs, identifying areas for improvement

Work closely with sales, procurement, and logistics teams to align stock planning with customer needs

Build strong relationships across departments and with suppliers to support effective supply chain performance

What We’re Looking For

Experience working in an inventory control, stock management, or supply chain role

Strong analytical and numerical skills, with confidence working with data and Excel

Excellent attention to detail and a structured, organised approach

Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally

Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions





Comfortable managing a large SKU range across multiple product categories

Experience using ERP or stock management systems

Desirable

Previous experience in a distribution or logistics environment

Understanding of inventory management principles and KPIs

CIPS qualification (or working towards)

What You Will Get We provide a competitive basic salary alongside a rewarding incentive scheme designed to recognise and incentivise success. Our flexible benefits package includes:

25 days annual leave (rising to 27 with service) plus all public/bank holidays

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme to support wellbeing

Extensive training and development opportunities

Employee discount scheme (retail and leisure)

Annual paid volunteering day

Simply Health/Dental plan options

Enhanced HR policies and long service awards

Charitable giving options

Financial support with eye tests and glasses (DSE users)

EE mobile discount scheme

Your Future with Us We’re committed to helping our people grow. With structured development pathways, access to industry-recognised training (including CIPS), and genuine opportunities for progression across the wider group, you’ll be supported to develop your career within a business that values continuous improvement and internal mobility.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the

📌 Inventory Controller (Horsham)
🏢 Macfarlane Group Uk
📍 Horsham