Stock Controller

Culina Group; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Stock Controller for their Aylesford site. This full-time role involves managing stock control and warehouse administration, ensuring efficient operations and communication with customers. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 23 days, including bank holidays

Pension scheme: 4.5% employee contribution and 4.5% employer contribution

Life Assurance: 3 times your annual salary

Wellness: Access to confidential counselling and legal advice

Eye Care Vouchers: Savings on eye tests and glasses

Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, long service awards

Everyday discounts: Access to discounts with over 50 retailers

Qualifications

• Hardworking and conscientious with great attention to detail.
• Strong PC skills, especially with Microsoft Office applications like Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day functions of Stock Control and Warehouse Administration.
• Inputting all pre-advises of inbound goods accurately and in a timely manner.
• Carrying out physical stock checks and investigating stock anomalies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

PC skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector, providing time-critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers, and manufacturers across the UK.

At Culina, we have a winning culture. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive—a place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Our Aylesford site has an exciting opportunity for a Stock Controller to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Salary: £31,673 per annum.

Working hours: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 7am-7pm.

The purpose of a Stock Controller is to be responsible for the day-to-day functions of the Stock Control and Warehouse Administration area, ensuring that daily tasks are carried out effectively and timely to allow efficient operations on site.

Key Duties of a Stock Controller:

• Inputting all pre-advises of inbound goods accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicating any pre-advice not received within agreed timescales to the customer to effect a speedy resolution.
• Liaising with the Stock & Admin Controllers to ensure stock counts, PI, inventory investigations, and other key inventory functions are supported and completed.
• Carrying out physical stock checks as required and investigating any stock anomalies thoroughly.
• Replenishing pick locations.
• Communicating any stock amendments to the customer promptly and professionally.
• Generating pick notes, delivery, and post-picking documentation accurately and in line with operational time windows.
• Maintaining all relevant KPI reporting documents accurately.
• Performing other administrative duties within agreed timescales.
• Checking daily incident reports and undertaking investigations to resolve issues.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Hardworking and conscientious with great attention to detail.
• Strong PC skills, especially with Microsoft Office applications like Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.

Desirable:

• Understanding of stock control processes and procedures.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations including goods in, picking, and dispatch.

Additional

No prior experience required; full training will be provided.

Additional Information

We are committed to making Fowler Welch a great place to work. We value diversity and are dedicated to employee development and recognizing success.

Our learning and development programs are available to all employees to help shape your future in logistics and foster a thriving team culture.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 23 days, including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme: 4.5% employee contribution and 4.5% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance: 3 times your annual salary.
• Wellness: Access to confidential counselling and legal advice via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Savings on eye tests and glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, long service awards.
• Everyday discounts: Access to discounts with over 50 retailers.

If you meet the requirements and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam!