Inventory Control Specialist - 6-Month Contract (Hybrid)

Think Specialist Recruitment; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Stock Controller for a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Luton. The role focuses on reconciling stock across ERP and warehouse systems, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining accuracy across locations. Hybrid working is offered after initial training.

The position requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and experience with ERP/WMS platforms. You will liaise with Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Services, and IT to ensure timely order

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control and stock reconciliation.
• Advanced Excel skills with data analysis and reconciliations.
• Experience using ERP and warehouse management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily, weekly and monthly stock reconciliations between the ERP and warehouse management systems.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Reconcile inventory across multiple warehouse locations and support stocktakes and cycle counts.
• Manage supplier returns and investigate discrepancies from auto-receipted transactions.
• Prepare inventory reports and support Finance with month-end stock reconciliations.
• Be the main contact for stock availability queries.
• Communicate stock shortages and supply risks early to stakeholders.
• Help resolve order fulfilment and inventory-related customer issues.
• Identify ways to improve inventory accuracy, controls and efficiency.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and performance across third-party logistics providers.
• Keep accurate batch records.
• Manage stock write-offs, damaged goods and adjustments per policy.
• Coordinate stock holds, releases and transfers between locations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Stock reconciliation

Inventory control

Communication skills

ERP experience

Tools

ERP system

Warehouse management system

Job description

Think Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Stock Controller for a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Luton. The role focuses on reconciling stock across ERP and warehouse systems, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining accuracy across locations. Hybrid working is offered after initial training.

The position requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and experience with ERP/WMS platforms. You will liaise with Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Services, and IT to ensure timely order