Job Description
Job Title:  Materials production scheduler and inventory controller
Posting Start Date:  10/14/26
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 
Job Description: 

Job Overview

As Inventory Controller & Production Scheduler, you will be responsible for managing inventory performance and production planning activities across the Compounding Manufacturing value stream. 

Working closely with Operations, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, Engineering, Customer Service and Finance teams, you will ensure materials are available when needed, production plans are achievable, and customer commitments are delivered. 

Alongside your operational responsibilities, you will act as a Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert supporting the implementation of SAP S/4HANA, helping to design and embed efficient, standardised processes that support future growth and operational excellence. 

 

 

Your new role:

• Manage inventory levels to support production requirements and customer demand.
• Drive inventory accuracy, stock control activities and inventory health performance.
• Monitor and manage excess, obsolete and ageing inventory.
• Balance service levels, working capital, supply risk and manufacturing requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve inventory performance and reduce waste.
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for the Compounding Manufacturing operation.
• Translate customer demand into achievable manufacturing plans.
• Balance material availability, capacity, labour resources and operational constraints.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply or scheduling risks.
• Monitor schedule adherence and drive operational performance improvements.
• Support the SAP S/4HANA transformation programme.
• Help establish best-practice processes for planning, inventory management, master data and MRP.
• Support business adoption, continuous improvement and optimisation following implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across inventory management, planning and customer service.
• Use data analysis and structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Support Lean manufacturing and operational excellence programmes.
• Share best practices across manufacturing operations and value streams.

Your ideal background:

• Experience in Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Materials Planning or Production Scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within batch, process, compounding, chemical, polymer, plastics or similar manufacturing operations.
• Strong SAP knowledge, including planning, inventory management and MRP processes.
• Proven ability to create, maintain and optimise production schedules.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles and working capital optimisation.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong Excel capability with the ability to analyse and interpret complex data.
• Experience driving process improvements and delivering operational performance enhancements.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive positive change.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.

Competencies

Job Locations:

SITE H FARADAY ROAD
SWINDON, Swindon SN3 5HH
United Kingdom
Posting City:  SWINDON
Job Country:  Great Britain
Travel Required:  Less than 10%
Requisition ID:  159299
Workplace Type:  Onsite
External Careers Page:  Manufacturing