REGIONAL STOCK CONTROLLER

GCS Associates; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

Pension contributions up to 7.5%

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Job summary

GCS Associates in Rayleigh is seeking a Regional Stock Controller to manage inventory levels across the region, ensuring stock availability meets customer demand while supporting purchasing and forecasting.

You will work with Branch Managers and suppliers, monitor stock performance using ERP systems, and drive continuous improvement in stock control processes.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse data to support stock decisions.
• Experience in inventory control, stock management or supply chain is desirable.
• Proficiency with ERP/inventory management systems and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regional stock levels and ensure availability to meet customer requirements.
• Use ERP and inventory systems to monitor and improve stock performance; review stock profiles.
• Collaborate with branches, suppliers and internal teams to optimise inventory.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and overall inventory efficiency.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

ERP systems

Stock management

Tools

Kerridge K8

Job description

Role: Regional Stock Controller

Location: Rayleigh

Salary: £38,000 – £41,000 (DOE)

Sector: Building Supplies – Inventory / Stock Controller

Monday to Friday

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Regional Stock Controller to join an established and successful business based in Rayleigh.

The successful Regional Stock Controller will play an important role in managing and maintaining efficient inventory levels across a regional operation, ensuring stock availability meets customer demand while supporting purchasing, forecasting and overall supply chain performance.

About the Role

Working closely with the Branch Managers and suppliers, the Regional Stock controller will be responsible for monitoring stock performance, analysing data and ensuring inventory processes are managed effectively.

Key responsibilities of the Inventory Controller / Stock Controller will include:

• Managing regional stock levels and ensuring appropriate availability to meet customer requirements.
• Using ERP and inventory management systems to monitor and improve stock performance.Reviewing and maintaining stock profiles in line with changing demand and supplier capabilities.
• Working collaboratively with branches, suppliers and other internal departments.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and overall inventory efficiency.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset and be confident working with data, systems and spreadsheets. Previous experience within inventory control, stock management, purchasing or supply chain would be highly beneficial.

Strong Excel skills are essential, with the ability to analyse data, identify trends and use information to support effective stock management decisions.

The Successful Regional Stock Controller Will Demonstrate

• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Excellent IT skills and confidence working with business systems.
• Experience within inventory control, stock management, purchasing or supply chain.
• Good understanding of stock control and inventory management processes.
• Experience working towards stock or service-level KPIs.
• Kerridge K8 experience would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity as a Regional Stock Controller to join a well‑established organisation offering a competitive benefits package, including:

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Company closure over the Christmas period.
• Pension contributions of up to 7.5%.
• Life insurance of up to 4 times salary.
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression.