Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Attainment of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) certificate/foundation level qualifications or NVQ level 3 qualification in a supply chain, customer care or transferable subject or equivalent training and/or proven professional experience
- Personal Attributes
Good customer care & approachable attitude
- Personal Attributes
Able to undertake manual handling tasks
- Personal Attributes
Able to work flexibly within a shift pattern which may include occasional weekend and bank holiday working
- Experience / Knowledge
Experience of inventory / materials management or warehousing processes
- Experience / Knowledge
Knowledge of operational buying processes, goods receipt/return etc.
- Experience / Knowledge
Knowledge of inventory management systems and theory
- Techinal Skills Competencies
Good keyboard skills with working knowledge of applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
- Techinal Skills Competencies
Able to operate simple machinery to facilitate safe manual handling
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Fork lift truck training
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuing professional development
- Qualifications
Full car driving licence
- Experience / Knowledge
Operational experience gained within a multifunctional procurement or supply chain te
Job overview
The Inventory Controller is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of inventory services within designated areas of the Trust. The role ensures that clinical and operational teams have timely access to the products and supplies required to support patient care. Using inventory management systems and barcode technology, the post holder manages stock replenishment, ordering, receipt, storage, distribution, and stock control activities while maintaining accurate records and compliance with Trust procedures
The role is a full time 37.5-hour week. As required, you may need to work the occasional weekend and bank holiday working
Applicants are encouraged to fully consider their match to the person specification details for this role.
Base Location: Dorset County Hospital
Interview: 26th October
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Inventory Controller with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Controller role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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