Inventory Controller and Business Analyst

Company: Osteotec
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Location: Newbury
Job Description:

Job Description

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Job Title: Inventory Controller and Business Analyst

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Reports to: Operations Lead

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Date: September 2026

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Hours per Week: 37.5

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Location: Office Based

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Brief Description:

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Inventory Controller & Business Analyst to

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support inventory management and business reporting across our UK, Ireland & Nordics

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operations. This role combines inventory control responsibilities with data analysis, revenue

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reporting and dashboard development, to improve data accuracy, operational efficiency, and

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decision-making.

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The successful candidate will work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Quality,

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and Sales teams to maintain accurate records, monitor performance, and develop insightful

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Power BI dashboards that support business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for

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someone looking to build a career in business analytics within a regulated medical device

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environment.

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Key Responsibilities

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Inventory Control

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• Maintain accurate inventory records across warehouses and storage locations.

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• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess

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inventory.

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• Support regular stock counts and annual physical inventory activities.

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• Process inventory transactions accurately within the ERP system.

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• Monitor inventory movements, including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and returns.

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• Assist with inventory planning and replenishment activities.

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• Identify slow-moving, obsolete, or excess inventory and provide recommendations.

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• Ensure inventory processes comply with company procedures and regulatory

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requirements.

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• Analyse inventory trends, stock turnover, service levels, forecasting accuracy.

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• Partner with commercial teams to develop inventory forecast to support sales growth

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Power BI & Data Analytics

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• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports

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• Extract, clean, and transform data from ERP systems, Excel, SQL databases, and other

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business systems.

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• Automate recurring reports to improve efficiency.

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• Provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.

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• Support users with report interpretation and dashboard enhancements.

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Continuous Improvement

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• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and reporting processes.

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• Assist with system improvements and process automation initiatives.

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• Support cross-functional projects.

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• Document reporting processes and maintain dashboard documentation.

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• Promote data quality and reporting best practices.

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Skills and Experience

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Essential

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• Degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.

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• Experience using Microsoft Power BI.

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• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, Power Query, and advanced

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formulas.

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• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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• High attention to detail and accuracy.

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• Strong communication and organisational skills.

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• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines.

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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

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Desirable:

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• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. CIN7, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar).

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• Basic SQL knowledge.

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• Understanding of inventory management principles.

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• Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries.

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• Knowledge of DAX and Power Query.

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• Familiarity with data modelling and business intelligence best practices.

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Key Competencies

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• Work Environment:

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o Office-based with occasional flexibility for remote work

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Competencies:

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• Analytical thinking

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• Attention to detail

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• Data-driven decision-making

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• Problem solving

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• Time management

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• Collaboration and teamwork

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• Adaptability

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• Continuous improvement mindset

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• Customer focus

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• Integrity and accountability

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This Job description is not exhaustive but outlines the main requirements

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Our Mission

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To provide industry-leading, specialist orthopaedic extremities solutions and superior services

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to healthcare professionals that improve patient outcomes, developing a comprehensive

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product portfolio and partnering with leading global manufacturers.

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Our Vision

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To be the partner of choice for orthopaedic extremities through our unparalleled expertise,

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outstanding service and tailored solutions.

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Our Values

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People – Hiring and developing the best people who are passionate about what they do.

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Respecting diversity in all people interactions, within and externally to the company.

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Integrity and Accountability – Always doing the right thing for our people, customers,

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distribution partners and patients. Being accountable for our performance and decisions, while

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consulting with colleagues to seek alternative opinions.

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Knowledge – Delivering genuine value through our market sector knowledge and functional

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expertise.

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Customer Focus – Always considering our customers in everything we do. Delivering a first-

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class client experience, providing the best service, and the highest quality commercial expertise

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throughout the customer journey.

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Growth Mindset and Curiosity – Continually look to better ourselves and the business, and

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supporting each other on this journey.

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Commitment to Continuous Improvement – Having high expectations and striving to perform

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better every day for the benefit of our customers and people.

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Posted: August 30th, 2026