Inventory Controller

Job Description

Position: Inventory Controller

Position Reports to: Senior Manager Supply

Department: Supply Chain

Location: Surat Thani, Thailand

General Summary of the Position

Reporting to the Senior Manager Supply, this position plays a key role in ensuring work orders are properly closed and material consumption per WO and yield have been timely reconciled with production daily. The inventory on WIP should also be highlighted and provided on weekly basis.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily work orders of production and summarize details and proper reconciliation with production team.
• Provide monitoring and alert on inventory risk based on WIP and NRP numbers.
• Collaborate with S&OP team to ensure some excess stock of WIP should be addressed and handled in a timely manner.
• Summarize material usage variance and call up the meeting to identify the root cause and preventive actions.
• Ensure inventory WIP levels are aligned with service level targets, shelf-life requirements, and business priorities
• Actively manage order execution, backlog, and allocations to minimize stock-outs and excess inventory
• Flag inventory risks such as slow-moving stock, obsolescence, and expiry dates
• Communicate effectively and work cross functionally across the company as necessary to meet departmental and company goals
• Support supply chain initiatives and new process improvement implementation
• Prepare and analyse departmental reports as requested

Qualifications & requirements

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning, inventory management or a related field, ideally in FMCG industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of internal and external constituents
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office tools
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Ability to work independently on given tasks, and to gradually take ownership of specific tasks.
• Ability to learn new tools and skills such as Power BI.

Language requirements:

• Fluency in Thai and English language is required. Any other language is a plus.

Desirable Job Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Change Management
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills
• Result Orientation
• Problem Solving

About the Company

LifeStyles has a history dating back to 1905 when Eric Ansell first started making condoms in Richmond Australia.

Today LifeStyles is a Global leader in the sexual wellness sector, comprising a broad range of condoms, personal lubricants, and other related products and other products in over 60 countries.

The LifeStyles family of brands includes the #1 global non-latex condom brand, SKYN, Owning a large portfolio of trademarks, LifeStyles manufactures and commercialises its products, under its local heroes such as Mates, LifeStyles, Manix, Unimil, and Blowtex and Control. The brands values are centered around sex positivity, pleasure, confidence and inclusivity.

Outside of branded products, the Company also supports universities, NGOs, and other organizations as part of a broader effort to promote sexual health and prevent the spread of STDs and STIs. LifeStyles owns and operates manufacturing facilities in Thailand, India and Spain, and it employs over 1,600 teammates globally.

LifeStyles Healthcare was created on September 1, 2017, when the consortium of Humanwell Healthcare & CITIC Capital private equity purchased the Sexual Wellness division from Ansell.

As of December 1, 2022, Lifestyles is owned by Linden Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the healthcare industry.

This is an exciting time to join us. We combine century-long history with the opportunity of a new beginning as a stand-alone company - this means a new way of thinking, the opportunity to explore new horizons and the chance to make a mark in an exciting, fresh business.

LifeStyles Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are empowered professionals, and we are committed to creating a team of the world's best of the best. Our business foundation is strong, among our values are Integrity and Respect, our people are highly engaged. We have a focus on safety and teamwork - and we want you to join us! If you're looking for a daring opportunity to build brands in this booming & thrilling category, then let's talk.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Discover more about us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifestyles-healthcare/.

Curious to know what does every day look like at LifeStyles

Find out by looking at employee testimonials: https://lifestylesglobal.com/careers

Due to the high number of applications, we would like to inform you that only selected candidates will be contacted.