Senior Stock Controller – Automotive Tech & Manufacturing

Langham Recruitment; Snetterton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Free on-site parking

Life assurance

Study support and progression

Job summary

Langham Recruitment is seeking a Senior Stock Controller in Snetterton to manage day-to-day stores and warehouse operations, ensuring accurate stock records and efficient material flow. You will support the stores team, coordinate workloads, and work closely with Production and Procurement in a highly technical manufacturing environment.

The role offers scope for ongoing stock improvements, 5S adherence and on-site collaboration with some of the world's leading automotive brands.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a warehouse, stores or manufacturing environment.
• Stock control and inventory management experience.
• Goods-in, goods-out and material handling experience.
• Experience using ERP or stock management systems.
• Understanding of stock traceability, labelling and storage requirements.
• Experience working alongside Production, Procurement or Supply Chain teams.
• Previous senior stores or warehouse experience.
• Experience providing guidance and support to colleagues.
• Knowledge of 5S, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement practices.
• Experience within an engineering or technical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the stores and warehouse function.
• Support and coordinate the stores team, ensuring workloads and priorities are effectively managed.
• Receive, inspect and correctly store incoming materials and components.
• Pick, issue and kit materials accurately for production and project requirements.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and ERP transactions.
• Carry out stock checks, investigate discrepancies and support inventory audits.
• Prepare goods for dispatch, ensuring correct packaging, labelling and documentation.
• Maintain material traceability and effective storage practices.
• Work closely with Production, Procurement and Supply Chain teams to ensure material availability.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised stores environment in line with 5S standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve stock control, material flow and warehouse efficiency.
• Support the onboarding and training of new team members where required.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Goods-in/out

Material handling

ERP systems

Stock traceability

5S/Lean

Cross-functional teamwork

Senior stores experience

Guidance to colleagues

Engineering environment

Tools

IFS ERP

ERP software

Job description

Langham Recruitment is seeking a Senior Stock Controller in Snetterton to manage day-to-day stores and warehouse operations, ensuring accurate stock records and efficient material flow. You will support the stores team, coordinate workloads, and work closely with Production and Procurement in a highly technical manufacturing environment.

The role offers scope for ongoing stock improvements, 5S adherence and on-site collaboration with some of the world's leading automotive brands.