Materials Controller

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

Materials Controller

Join a business where material accuracy and operational efficiency drive success.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused Materials Controller to join our team in Gloucester. This is an excellent permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on role, balancing warehouse operations with inventory administration and cross-functional collaboration.

As a key member of the supply chain function, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, availability and movement of materials across both on-site and off-site storage locations. Working closely with Warehouse, Purchasing, Planning and Customer Service teams, you'll play a vital role in maintaining stock integrity and supporting the smooth flow of materials throughout the business.

This is a varied position, with approximately 70% of your time spent within the warehouse environment carrying out stock investigations, material checks and inventory control activities, and 30% office-based managing stock systems, reporting and administration.

Location: Gloucester Salary: 30,000 - 32,000 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time

The Role

As a Materials Controller, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring material movements and ensuring stock levels support operational requirements. You will investigate discrepancies, identify opportunities for process improvement and help maintain high standards of inventory accuracy across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage material and stock accuracy across on-site and off-site warehouse locations.
• Complete daily perpetual inventory (PI) counts and investigate stock discrepancies.
• Receive and process incoming materials, stock receipts and returned non-conforming materials (NCRs).
• Monitor stock transactions, warehouse transfers and inventory movements using Sage.
• Generate stock identification and traceability labels.
• Investigate material shortages, damaged stock, picking errors and customer queries, recording findings accurately.
• Manage returnable assets, including stillages and pallet boxes, using the Trackabout system.
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly inventory and materials reports.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Planning, Warehouse and Customer Service teams to ensure material availability and efficient stock flow.
• Lead fortnightly zero-pick and quarantine stock reviews and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support warehouse and transport administration activities as required.
• Provide training and operational cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company Health & Safety procedures and standards.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in accuracy and can build effective working relationships across multiple departments.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Materials Controller, Inventory Controller, Stock Controller or similar inventory management role.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience using ERP or stock management systems such as Sage or Sicon.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across operational and commercial teams.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability.
• The capability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to work.
• A good understanding of inventory control processes and warehouse Health & Safety requirements.

Essential Requirement

A full UK driving licence is essential. Occasional travel between warehouses (on the same business park) will be required.

What's on Offer

• Salary of 30,000 - 32,000.
• Permanent position with excellent long-term career prospects.
• A varied and engaging role within a growing operational environment.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on inventory accuracy and supply chain performance.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Exposure to multiple areas of warehouse operations, inventory control and supply chain activities.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.