Inventory & QC Controller

Internetwork Expert; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing eCommerce retailer is seeking an Inventory and Quality Control (QC) Controller to manage stock across multiple sites in Tees Valley. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring stock accuracy and quality of goods, with responsibilities that include inventory control, quality assurance, and collaboration with supply chain teams. The ideal candidate has experience in inventory management and is data-driven with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary offered alongside various benefits.

Benefits

22 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Staff discounts

Subsidised gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management and quality control within multi-site organisations.
• Data driven with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory control processes across multiple warehouses and depots.
• Develop and implement a quality control framework and SOP creation.
• Monitor stock levels and accuracy to reduce discrepancies.

Skills

Inventory management

Quality control

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

PeopleVox (PVX)

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

About The Business

Leaders Online (LOL) are a privately owned business with ambitious growth plans and an aim to be the provider of choice, known for product quality and range.

We are a multi brand, eComm Retailer within the UK with floors, doors and bathroom product range. Currently revenue is consumer and trade led, we operate multiple warehouses, delivered via our own fleet VIP Delivered with depots across the UK.

If you want to be part of our exciting journey, in a growing and ambitious company who cares and understands the value people bring to delivering success, please read on.

About the Role

This is a new role in a growing company with strong ambition. We are looking for a detail‑driven Inventory and Quality Control (QC) Controller to oversee stock accuracy and product quality across our multi‑site warehousing and depot operations. Handling bulky goods for both consumer and trade customers, this role is central to ensuring stock integrity, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction.

There is a great opportunity to make a difference and identify where we can improve and drive operational efficiency.

• Manage inventory control processes across multiple warehouses and depots throughout the UK.
• Build a framework to ensure cyclical counting and ongoing daily house keeping to maintain stock integrity.
• Identify trends and conduct root cause analysis to maintain accuracy and drive operational efficiency.
• Monitor stock levels, accuracy, and reconciliation to reduce discrepancies and losses.
• Monitor, report and bring visibility to stock trends and adjustments to enable investigation, root cause and correction.
• Identify long term solutions to reduce discrepancy, adjustment and write off.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to ensure QC checks at source.
• Develop, implement and maintain a quality control framework and SOP creation and compliance for inbound and outbound goods.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and reporting to ensure quality standards are met.
• Work closely with warehouse and depot managers, and customer service teams to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through identification and prioritisation of initiatives in inventory management, product handling and packaging.
• Develop metrics that enable visibility and understanding of status and trends for input and actions.
• Provide clear reporting and analysis to senior management on stock and quality performance.

About You

• Proven experience in inventory management and quality control within multi-site organisations.
• Experience in PeopleVox (PVX) highly desirable, but experienced Inventory Controllers will be considered.
• Data driven and able to take from multiple systems, collate and co‑ordinate into meaningful outputs and outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across teams.
• Knowledge of ERP/WMS, (preferably PVX) systems and inventory reporting tools.
• Understanding of compliance requirements for bulky goods and fleet operations.
• Supports cross functional working and see’s it as a core part of the role
• Able to influence at all levels within the organisation.

You’ll join a business where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is recognised.

Here’s what you can expect:

• A key leadership role with scope to shape company‑wide SHEQ strategy.
• A supportive environment where your expertise will make a tangible difference.
• A culture that values professional excellence and continuous improvement.

Your Benefits Include:

• 22 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
  • Buy up to 3 extra days, or sell back up to 2 days — flexibility that works for you.
  • Length of Service Awards – earn 1 extra day every 3 years.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (3% employer contribution).
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Staff discounts across our full product range.
• Subsidised gym membership.

Your Wellbeing Matters

• Access to Able Futures — a confidential, government‑backed mental wellbeing support service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24/7 professional counselling, advice, and wellbeing guidance.
• Regular wellbeing initiatives, from workshops to mindfulness sessions, to help you thrive inside and outside of work.

Employee Referral Bonus
Because great people know great people.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Initially based in Middlesbrough, with responsibility across multi‑site warehousing and transport depot operations.