Inventory Controller

at  Yusen Logistics UK

VTFGP100482

City:
Northampton
Department
Contract Logistics
Salary
Status
Full Time
Type
Permanent
The Company
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
We are currently looking for an Inventory controller to join the team in our GP1 site.
We are offering a salary of £26350.40 per annum

The Benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday (excluding bank holidays) + 5 day’s Volunteer Leave per year.
• Opportunity for Unpaid Leave.
• Free Eye Test.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Critical Illness Cover.
• Free Online Fitness Platform i.e., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness / Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, Diet & Nutrition.
• Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service.
• Up to 25% off gym membership & high street vouchers.
• On site Mental Health First Aiders.
• Tailored development and career opportunities.
• Free Parking.

Key responsibilities:

• Goods in, picking & put away, replenishment and despatch. Use of WMS solution to accurately track and control inventory.
• General warehouse duties including the use of manual handling techniques and use of MHE.
• Ensure that any issues with meeting expectations are communicated both within Yusen Logistics business and to the customer as required.
• Establish and maintain good customer relationships, both internally and externally. Act as a customer contact for order updates and load processing.
• Ensuring that professional and effective communication is always maintained.
• Ensure any concerns, issues or variances to instructions are immediately communicated to your line manager to allow appropriate action to be taken at the earliest opportunity.
• Continuously look to improve processes and procedures to drive efficiency and improvement in business operation and customer service.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to all times, raising any non-compliances or concerns at the earliest opportunity.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Good understanding of warehouse operations is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Proven ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Experience of using AS/400 Computer Systems OPUS Tracker Tracer or equivalent.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Team player who can use initiative when required.
• Experience of Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint experience is desirable.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential

• Goods in, picking & put away, replenishment and despatch. Use of WMS solution to accurately track and control inventory.
• General warehouse duties including the use of manual handling techniques and use of MHE.
• Ensure that any issues with meeting expectations are communicated both within Yusen Logistics business and to the customer as required.
• Establish and maintain good customer relationships, both internally and externally. Act as a customer contact for order updates and load processing.
• Ensuring that professional and effective communication is always maintained.
• Ensure any concerns, issues or variances to instructions are immediately communicated to your line manager to allow appropriate action to be taken at the earliest opportunity.
• Continuously look to improve processes and procedures to drive efficiency and improvement in business operation and customer service.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to all times, raising any non-compliances or concerns at the earliest opportunity