Stock Analyst

Virtuoso Recruitment; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Benenden Health membership

Free eye test voucher

Free annual flu jab

Mental Health First Aid Team support

Regular company events

Free on-site parking

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Virtuoso Recruitment in Wrexham is seeking a meticulous Stock Analyst to maintain stock integrity, support product compliance, and ensure audit readiness across sites. The role combines office days in Wrexham with remote working, reporting to the Stock Control & Compliance Manager.

You will work with Sage X3 and other systems, perform data checks, manage traceability, and liaise with suppliers and warehouses to resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong record-keeping accuracy.
• Problem-solving ability, with a practical and compliance-focused approach.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency (e.g., formulas, lookups, pivot tables).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise, work independently, and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance documentation, including LTSDs (Long term supplier declaration) and supplier product records.
• Conduct data checks for current and new products (GS1 standards, barcodes, labels, and product specifications).
• Assist with traceability exercises, mock recalls, and audit preparation.
• Gather and organise data related to product recalls, quality concerns, and audit evidence.
• Support the review and implementation of product regulatory or legislative changes.
• Develop a strong understanding of stock systems, transactions, and data flows.
• Serve as a key point of contact for stock-related enquiries.
• Reconcile stock data between Sage X3 and third-party WMS platforms.
• Proactively investigate and resolve discrepancies, stock-on-hold issues and allocation problems.
• Monitor inventories, shelf life, part pallets, rotation and cycle counts, ensuring accurate reconciliation and reporting.
• Process stock adjustments and disposals when required.
• Monitor receiving schedules and request or verify shipping and delivery documentation.
• Update system records for order changes (codes, dates, quantities).
• Analyse BBE / shelf life and liaise with suppliers as required.
• Share pre-advice documentation with warehouses and proactively highlight anomalies or deviations.
• Check and confirm goods receipts and process them promptly in the system.
• Work with suppliers and warehouses to resolve variances, damages, quality issues, and other non-conformities affecting stock accuracy.
• Handle the registration, tracking, and closure of purchase returns and outstanding enquiries to maintain accurate inventory records.

Skills

Excel

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Stock Analyst

Wrexham office 2 days and 3 days at home

£26,500

Working for an expanding re-distributor supplying restaurant chains throughout Europe and warehousing services for large online retailers. The company’s offices are based in Wrexham, North Wales.

The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining stock integrity, supporting product compliance processes, and ensuring audit readiness across all sites. The role reports directly to the Stock Control & Compliance Manager.

Key Responsibilities/Skills

The candidate will play a key role in safeguarding stock accuracy, supporting inbound quality checks, and contributing to audit and compliance requirements.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, intermediate Excel proficiency, a systems focused mindset, excellent attention to detail, and an inquisitive approach.

Main Duties

Audit & Product Compliance

• Maintain compliance documentation, including LTSDs (Long term supplier declaration)
• and supplier product records
• Conduct data checks for current and new products (GS1 standards, barcodes, labels,
• and product specifications)
• Assist with traceability exercises, mock recalls, and audit preparation
• Gather and organise data related to product recalls, quality concerns, and audit evidence
• Support the review and implementation of product regulatory or legislative changes

Stock Integrity & Traceability

• Develop a strong understanding of stock systems, transactions, and data flows
• Serve as a key point of contact for stock-related enquiries
• Reconcile stock data between Sage X3 and third-party WMS platforms
• Proactively investigate and resolve discrepancies, stock-on-hold issues and allocation problems
• Monitor inventories, shelf life, part pallets, rotation and cycle counts, ensuring accurate reconciliation and reporting
• Process stock adjustments and disposals when required

Inbound & Quality Control

• Monitor receiving schedules and request or verify shipping and delivery documentation
• Update system records for order changes (codes, dates, quantities)
• Analyse BBE / shelf life and liaise with suppliers as required
• Share pre-advice documentation with warehouses and proactively highlight anomalies
• or deviations
• Check and confirm goods receipts and process them promptly in the system
• Work with suppliers and warehouses to resolve variances, damages, quality issues, and other non-conformities affecting stock accuracy
• Handle the registration, tracking, and closure of purchase returns and outstanding enquiries to maintain accurate inventory records

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong record-keeping accuracy
• Problem-solving ability, with a practical and compliance-focused approach
• Intermediate Excel proficiency (e.g., formulas, lookups, pivot tables)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise, work independently, and manage workload effectively

Desired Skills & Experience

• Minimum one year in a stock control or inventory environment
• Familiarity with GS1 standards and product compliance requirements
• Experience with Sage X3 or similar ERP systems
• Familiarity with EDI transactions (e.g. purchase orders, ASNs, or goods receipt confirmations)
• Understanding of supply chain and distribution principles

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Monday to Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm (30 min lunch)

Friday: 8 am to 4 pm (30 min lunch)

Why Join Us?

• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Benenden Health membership
• Free eye test voucher
• Free annual flu jab
• Mental Health First Aid Team support
• Regular company events
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Hybrid working arrangement (minimum 2 office days)