Inventory Controller: Precision and Stock Integrity

Quest Employment; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Employment is seeking a dedicated Stock Controller to ensure precise inventory control within a warehouse environment. You will focus on stock integrity, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate records across WMS and ERP systems.

The role emphasizes independent work, ownership of workload, and collaboration with multiple departments to resolve stock issues quickly. A genuine passion for accurate stock is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Stock Controller/Inventory Controller or Inventory Clerk.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Understanding of ERP systems and how they interact with warehouse operations.
• Experience carrying out stock investigations.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working independently and taking ownership of workload.
• Good communication with multiple departments.
• Genuine passion for stock accuracy rather than general warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out cycle counts and stock checks.
• Investigating stock discrepancies and identifying root causes.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records across WMS and ERP systems.
• Monitoring inbound and outbound stock movements.
• Supporting Goods In and Goods Out to ensure stock accuracy.
• Producing stock reports and analysing trends.
• Assisting with stock audits and reconciliations.
• Identifying damaged, obsolete or slow-moving stock.
• Working closely with operational teams to resolve stock issues quickly.
• Helping maintain a safe, organised and efficient warehouse.

Skills

Stock control experience

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent worker

Cross-department communication

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Quest Employment is seeking a dedicated Stock Controller to ensure precise inventory control within a warehouse environment. You will focus on stock integrity, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate records across WMS and ERP systems.

The role emphasizes independent work, ownership of workload, and collaboration with multiple departments to resolve stock issues quickly. A genuine passion for accurate stock is essential.