Inventory Control Specialist (Materials & Warehouse)

Adecco; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco seeks a proactive Materials Controller in Gloucester to balance warehouse operations with inventory administration. You will ensure stock accuracy, coordinate material movements and support cross-functional teams across Purchasing, Planning, Warehouse and Customer Service.

The role involves 70% warehouse activity and 30% office-based tasks, with a permanent full-time contract and a salary in the 30k–32k range. Drive process improvements while maintaining health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Materials Controller or similar inventory role.
• Proficient with Excel and ERP/stock systems (Sage, Sicon).
• Excellent communication across operational and commercial teams.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with stock discrepancies.
• High attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK driving licence; occasional travel between warehouses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of inventory records across on-site and off-site locations.
• Conduct daily PI counts and investigate stock discrepancies.
• Receive materials, process stock receipts and NCRs.
• Monitor stock transactions, transfers and movements using Sage.
• Generate stock labels and maintain traceability throughout the cycle.
• Investigate shortages, damaged stock and picking errors; log findings.
• Produce regular inventory and materials reports and coordinate actions.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Planning, Warehouse and Customer Service teams.
• Lead bi-weekly stock reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Support warehouse admin and provide cover during absences.

Skills

MS Excel

ERP systems (Sage, Sicon)

Stock management

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Driving licence (UK)

Tools

Sage

Sicon

Job description

Adecco seeks a proactive Materials Controller in Gloucester to balance warehouse operations with inventory administration. You will ensure stock accuracy, coordinate material movements and support cross-functional teams across Purchasing, Planning, Warehouse and Customer Service.

The role involves 70% warehouse activity and 30% office-based tasks, with a permanent full-time contract and a salary in the 30k–32k range. Drive process improvements while maintaining health and safety standards.