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Job Description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.

Job Summary

The Inventory Controller is responsible for ensuring accurate, efficient, and timely management of all inventory activities. This role plays a critical part in maintaining stock integrity, reducing discrepancies, and supporting operational efficiency across the supply chain. Working closely with operations and global inventory teams, the Inventory Controller will manage inventory accuracy, reporting, and process alignment with global standards. This position is highly data-driven and requires advanced Excel and Power BI skills, along with ERP system experience (QAD preferred).

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution.
• Monitor and manage parts availability, slow-moving, and obsolete stock to support operational efficiency.
• Develop and refine inventory processes aligned with global standards and tools .
• Leverage advanced Excel and Power BI for data analysis, reporting, and root cause investigations.
• Maintain and improve existing inventory dashboards and reports , ensuring data integrity and timely updates.
• Collaborate with operations and warehouse teams to ensure inventory needs are met.
• Partner with the global inventory team to align with standardized processes and calculations .
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce waste, improve accuracy, and support business objectives.

Qualifications

Additional Information

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)