Inventory Control Specialist: WMS & Audits

ID Logistics; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ID Logistics in Northampton is seeking a Stock Control Specialist to safeguard inventory accuracy and support efficient order fulfilment. You will work with the WMS to cycle count, investigate discrepancies, and drive improvements across the warehouse.

The role requires attention to detail, analytical mindset, and collaboration with operations to resolve issues and maintain stock integrity in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control/inventory/warehouse administration.
• Strong understanding of warehouse inventory processes and stock accuracy.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory reporting tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Confident investigating discrepancies and identifying root causes.
• Good understanding of FIFO stock rotation.
• Strong communication across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and stock reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Conduct cycle counts and stock audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, shortages and variances.
• Monitor stock movements across receiving, storage, picking, replenishment, returns and dispatch.
• Ensure all stock transactions are processed accurately and on time.
• Support inventory reporting, reconciliations and KPI tracking.
• Manage quarantined, damaged, expired and non-conforming stock per procedures.
• Support operational teams with stock-related queries and issue resolution.
• Participate in internal and customer audits as required.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance stock accuracy and warehouse efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety standards and policies.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory accuracy

WMS

Excel

Discrepancy investigation

FIFO

Communication

Stock reporting

Analytics

Tools

WMS

Excel

Job description

ID Logistics in Northampton is seeking a Stock Control Specialist to safeguard inventory accuracy and support efficient order fulfilment. You will work with the WMS to cycle count, investigate discrepancies, and drive improvements across the warehouse.

The role requires attention to detail, analytical mindset, and collaboration with operations to resolve issues and maintain stock integrity in a fast-paced logistics environment.