FMCG Stock Controller: Inventory, ERP & Audits

Yolk Recruitment; Talbot Green; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Long service awards

Discount shopping platform

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment seeks a Stock Controller for an established FMCG manufacturing business with sites across South Wales. The role focuses on inventory accuracy, ERP system usage, stock movements, cycle counting, reporting and process improvement, working closely with Finance and Production teams.

The ideal candidate will have stock control or materials experience, strong Excel skills, and comfort working in both production and warehouse environments to improve processes and reduce discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock controller or similar role.
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing preferred.
• Excel proficiency with large data sets.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organise monthly stock takes and reconcile against ERP data.
• Coordinate daily and weekly cycle counts, investigate variances.
• Monitor stock movements and maintain accurate records across systems.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Validate delivery notes and ensure ERP transactions are recorded.
• Audit BOM and item accuracy with stakeholders.
• Develop tools, reports and processes to improve data accuracy.
• Coach colleagues to ensure stock process compliance.
• Act as liaison for Finance on stock transactions and locations.
• Develop waste-by-work-order reporting and share findings with teams.
• Collaborate across Production, Warehouse and Finance to maintain stock accuracy.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory control

Materials controller

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Yolk Recruitment seeks a Stock Controller for an established FMCG manufacturing business with sites across South Wales. The role focuses on inventory accuracy, ERP system usage, stock movements, cycle counting, reporting and process improvement, working closely with Finance and Production teams.

The ideal candidate will have stock control or materials experience, strong Excel skills, and comfort working in both production and warehouse environments to improve processes and reduce discrepancies.