Inventory Controller at Williams Racing in Grove, England, GB

Company Description

The Inventory Controller is responsible for managing the efficient flow, storage, and tracking of high-value components and materials in the warehouse of Williams Racing. This role ensures critical parts are available, accurately recorded, and stored securely to support the team’s performance objectives both at the factory and on race weekends.

Job Description

Main Duties:

Inventory Management:

• Maintain accurate records of all stock items, including components, tools, and consumables, using inventory management systems.

• Prepare ‘picks’ for Operations teams ahead of them being needed in line with the ‘work to list’.

• Monitor stock levels to ensure critical parts are available for production, testing, and race operations.

• Conduct regular stock audits, cycle counts, and reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve them promptly.

Warehouse Operations:

• Ensure the proper storage of items, ensuring optimal organization, labelling, and accessibility.

• Implement and maintain inventory control processes that align with team policies and FIA regulations.

• Coordinate with Goods Receiving team to manage the flow of materials into and out of the warehouse.

Demand Planning and Procurement Support:

• Highlight potential shortages or surpluses to ensure smooth operations during production and race events.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Support and contribute to all internal meetings and feedback sessions.

• Ensure that all inventory handling complies with health and safety guidelines, as well as FIA regulations.

• Assist with audits and ensure documentation is readily available for inspection by regulatory bodies.

Key Accountabilities:

Fulfil all organisational expectations, including but not limited to the following:

• Understand and work in line with Williams Values & Behaviours, encouraging others to do the same.
• Ensure understanding of and compliance with health and safety obligations.
• Maintain personal high standards of behaviour and conduct, being a positive ambassador for the department.
• Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation.
• Work to quality standards and identify and contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance.
• Ensure understanding of cost cap rules and requirements.

Core Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Proficient in inventory and logistics software, ideally D365.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising accuracy or safety.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions.

• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a high-speed environment.

Qualifications and Experience Level:

• Proven experience in inventory control, warehousing, or logistics, preferably in a high-pressure or technical environment such as motorsport, aerospace, or manufacturing.

• Experience with inventory management software (ideally D365 if possible)

Additional Information

Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.