Stock & Compliance Controller

Sofina Foods Europe; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Benefits hub access

Free on-site parking

Career development

Job summary

Sofina Foods Europe is seeking a Stock Control & End Use Controller to ensure stock accuracy, traceability and compliance across production, warehousing and dispatch. You will collaborate with Operations, Finance, Supply Chain and Quality to maintain robust stock governance and audit readiness.

The role is office‑based with 4 on on 4 off 12‑hour shifts, involving investigations, reconciliations and cycle counts across sites, plus End Use Tax compliance and KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control and inventory governance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across departments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate stock records and traceability across production, warehousing and dispatch.
• Lead reconciliations and investigations into stock discrepancies.
• Coordinate stock takes, cycle counts and reconciliation activities across sites.
• Lead End Use Tax compliance activities and audit readiness.
• Produce stock reports and KPI analyses for decision-making.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory accuracy

Data analysis

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Take ownership of stock accuracy, compliance and inventory governance

Role Overview

Play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, traceability and compliance of stock across the business.

As our Stock Control & End Use Controller, you'll work across Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality and Business Systems to maintain robust stock governance, support End Use Tax compliance and drive continuous improvement in inventory management. This is a highly visible role where your attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to influence others will directly support operational performance, financial control and audit readiness.

Operating on a 4 on, 4 off 12-hour shift pattern, you'll spend most of your time office-based while also working closely with warehouse and production teams to support investigations, reconciliations and stock control activities.

Key Duties

• Maintain accurate stock records and full traceability across production, warehousing and dispatch.
• Investigate stock discrepancies, lead reconciliations and implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate stock takes, cycle counts and reconciliation activities across internal and third-party locations.
• Lead End Use Tax compliance activities, ensuring accurate records and audit readiness.
• Produce stock reports, KPI analysis and reconciliations to support operational and financial decision‑making.
• Maintain stock-related master data and support month‑end and year‑end inventory processes.
• Develop and improve stock control procedures to drive consistency, compliance and best practice.
• Support and coach operational teams on stock accuracy, traceability and compliance requirements.

Ideal Candidate

• An experienced Stock Controller, Inventory Controller, Stock Analyst or similar professional with a strong understanding of stock management processes.
• Highly analytical, with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Confident interpreting data and identifying opportunities to improve stock accuracy and process performance.
• A strong communicator who can build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Organised and accountable, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Experienced using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel to manage and analyse inventory data.
• Familiar with manufacturing, FMCG, food production or logistics environments.
• Knowledgeable in audit, compliance or inventory governance activities, with End Use Tax or HMRC experience considered beneficial.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a business‑critical function and make a measurable impact on operational performance, compliance and financial control. You'll work with a wide range of teams, gain valuable exposure across the business and play a key role in driving continuous improvement.

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from a company pension scheme, life assurance, access to our online benefits hub, free on‑site parking and ongoing career development opportunities. You'll also be part of a supportive, collaborative culture where your expertise and ideas are valued.

Ready to build your career in stock control and inventory governance? We'd love to hear from you.

About Sofina

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact.

With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.

At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.

Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation