About Pearosn

Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.

About the team

The inventory team is responsible for the stock management of over 22,000 titles. The key role of the team is to ensure that the right amount of stock is in the right place at the right time, working within financial targets to minimize wastage and maximize cash flow.

About the job

As our Inventory Controller, you are responsible for an allocated list of titles and will work with business owners to ensure that customer stock availability is maintained. You will work with all areas of the business to: produce information on critical titles, supply forecasts, organize the shipment of stock and liaise with the Distribution Centre regarding promotional and pack assembly planning.

This is a busy and varied role in an exciting environment. Inventory liaise closely with all parts of the business, consequently this is a department where one can gain a real overview of how the company works, from conception of the product through to it being delivered to the customer. The ability to be able to take responsibility and make decisions is an essential skill requirement for this post.

Your key responsibilities

• To work towards achieving stock targets.

• To produce reporting.

• To organize the shipment of products.

• To schedule and monitor ancillary works (promotions and pack make up) with the distribution centre.

• To work with production to ensure the smooth through flow of work orders.

• To work with demand planners on forecasting.

Qualifications

About you

• Numerate and articulate.

• Preferably educated to A level standard with good passes in Maths and English at GCSE, or equivalent.

• Intermediate level Excel.

• Familiarity data warehouse packages

• Working knowledge of the business would be advantageous

And you will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Ability to prioritise workloads.

• Organised and methodical, with particular regard to collating and recording data and statistics.

• Confidence to liaise at all levels.

• Be the kind of person who can spot a potential issue.

Your benefits and rewards

Here at Pearson we offer a great package and a fantastic range of benefits that you would expect to receive in a global organization which includes:

• A competitive base salary

• 25 Days annual leave (increases by 1 each year with every year of continuous service up to 30 days)

• A fantastic private Pension plan scheme

• Private medical and dental care insurance options (free eye test options);

• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

• And much more including volunteering days, discounted products and services from leading UK retail companies.....

Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com. Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here: 

http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html

Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience.

We are also committed to building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and encouraging equality and diversity.

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