Job Description

MISSION

The Metal & Inventory Controller is responsible for ensuring robust control design and operating effectiveness across metal and material movements, inventory accuracy, and related processes within the factory environment. Acting as a second line of control, the role independently reviews, validates, and tests material flows and inventory transactions to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

The position contributes to continuous improvement of inventory and movement controls, supports bi-annual physical inventory counts, and provides actionable insights to strengthen operational integrity, transparency, and risk mitigation.

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Control Design & Operating Effectiveness

• Support in design, document, audit and maintain controls related to metal/material movements and inventory tracking.

• Conduct regular reviews of control operating effectiveness, identifying gaps or weaknesses.

• Perform detailed tests of movements and adjustments to confirm adherence to documented procedures.

• Coordinate with production, operations and logistics to clarify movement discrepancies and enforce control standards.

Inventory Monitoring & Reconciliation

• Monitor inbound/outbound metal movements and validate accuracy in inventory systems.

• Reconcile inventory records with physical counts and system transactions to identify variances.

• Perform cause analysis of discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.

• Support cycle count programs and lead investigations of root causes in count differences.

Physical Inventory Support

• Support to plan, execute and document physical inventory counts.

• Support to prepare inventory count procedures, control test criteria, and reports.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Propose improvements to policies, procedures, and system controls to strengthen inventory accuracy and control design.

• Collaborate with Production, Logistics, and IT teams to streamline processes and reduce error rates.

• Review process flows, controls, and training material for physical movements of metals.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare reports on inventory accuracy, control deviations, test results, and improvement initiatives.

• Act as key interface between quality assurance, operations, IT and factory leadership on metal movement / inventory and control issues.

• Support internal/external audits with evidence, reconciliations, and control design documentation.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, or Logistics.

• Proven experience in inventory control, material control, or a related function within a manufacturing or factory environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, or Logistics (preferred).

• Demonstrated experience in control design, inventory reconciliation, and process improvement.

• Hands-on experience with ERP and inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Italian speaking is mandatory, conversational in English

• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capability.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and data reviews.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and communicate findings clearly across functions.

• Knowledge of quality control standards and best practices (e.g., ISO 9001 or similar frameworks) is a plus.

• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and risk mitigation.