Inventory & Stock Control Team Lead - Flexible Start

Sigmar Recruitment; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Start Times

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is partnering with a highly reputable client in Belfast to recruit an Inventory & Stock Control Team Leader. You will oversee stock accuracy across multiple warehouses, lead a small team and drive improvements in inventory processes.

The role focuses on maintaining accurate stock records in SAP, resolving discrepancies quickly, and delivering timely reporting to stakeholders. A strong background in inventory control, Excel and SAP is essential, with excellent stakeholder

Qualifications

• Previous experience in inventory control, stock management, logistics or supply chain operations.
• Team leadership or supervisory experience within a warehouse, logistics or inventory environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate stock variances and identify root causes.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, reporting and data analysis.
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP/Warehouse Management System.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Inventory & Stock Control team, ensuring high levels of performance and accountability.
• Monitor and reconcile stock records against third-party warehouse inventory, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Manage stock adjustments, ensuring all transactions are fully supported, authorised and processed accurately.
• Coordinate and oversee stock takes, including year-end counts, ensuring timely reconciliation and reporting of variances.
• Produce and analyse inventory, capacity and performance reports for key stakeholders.
• Manage inventory-related charges, returns and refusals, ensuring costs are accurate and appropriately allocated.
• Support stakeholder relationships by providing inventory analysis, insights and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within SAP and manage stock conversion activities where required.
• Investigate and resolve stock and delivery issues that could impact customer service levels.
• Build strong working relationships with logistics providers and internal departments to ensure effective inventory management.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory controls, reporting processes and operational efficiency.
• Ensure all inventory activities are completed in line with company procedures and compliance requirements.

Skills

Inventory control

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel advanced

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics (desirable)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sigmar Recruitment is partnering with a highly reputable client in Belfast to recruit an Inventory & Stock Control Team Leader. You will oversee stock accuracy across multiple warehouses, lead a small team and drive improvements in inventory processes.

The role focuses on maintaining accurate stock records in SAP, resolving discrepancies quickly, and delivering timely reporting to stakeholders. A strong background in inventory control, Excel and SAP is essential, with excellent stakeholder