Stock Control Administrator

Commercial Recruitment; Great Stukeley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Full training provided

21 days' annual leave

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

Commercial Recruitment is assisting a UK distributor in the orthopaedic sector to recruit a Stock Control / Business Administrator in Huntingdon. The role combines stock control, purchasing, logistics and admin to keep stock accurate and available.

You will manage high-value implants and loan kits, maintain traceability, and support office colleagues and suppliers to ensure timely supply and precise records.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in stock or inventory management.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proactive approach with the ability to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock across multiple suppliers and maintain accurate stock records.
• Record and monitor lot and serial numbers; conduct cycle counts and stock takes.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies; monitor projection spreadsheets.
• Oversee goods-in, put-away, picking, packing and dispatch; organise courier collections.
• Monitor loan kits and report missing or damaged instruments; arrange repairs.

Skills

Stock control

Excel

Word

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

MS Business Central

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Stock Control / Business Administrator

Location: Huntingdon

Salary: To be confirmed

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Commercial Recruitment is delighted to be working with our client, an established and independently run UK distributor within the orthopaedic sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an organised and detail-focused Stock Control / Business Administrator to join their team.

This is a varied role combining stock control, purchasing, logistics and general business administration, making it ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their workload and ensuring everything is accurate and well organised.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and control of high-value orthopaedic implants, instruments and loan kits. Accuracy, traceability and attention to detail are essential, as you will be working with stock that needs to be carefully monitored and managed.

You will also provide wider administrative support to the office team and work closely with colleagues and suppliers to ensure stock is available when required.

Key Responsibilities

Stock Control

• Manage stock across multiple suppliers.
• Maintain accurate stock records using Microsoft Business Central.
• Record and monitor lot and serial numbers.
• Complete regular cycle counts and full stock takes.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Maintain stock projection spreadsheets to support forecasting.
• Oversee goods-in, put-away, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Organise courier collections.

Loan Kit Management

• Monitor loan kits and ensure instruments are accounted for.
• Report missing or damaged instruments and arrange repairs or replacements.

Compliance & Quality

• Maintain accurate stock traceability and records.
• Manage quarantined and non-conforming products.
• Support product recalls where required.
• Maintain temperature monitoring records.
• Assist with audits and ensure documentation is kept up to date.

Purchasing & Planning

• Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Raise purchase orders with suppliers.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Track supplier lead times and outstanding back orders.
• Monitor expiry dates and take action on stock approaching expiry.
• Support the ordering of additional loan and consignment kits.
• Identify opportunities to reduce slow-moving and obsolete stock.

Administration & Logistics

• Support the day-to-day sales order process.
• Assist with loan kit bookings.
• Input daily product usage.
• Deal with telephone calls and queries.
• Support the invoicing process.
• Assist colleagues across the business when required.
• Oversee goods-in and returns to suppliers.

Reporting

• Produce weekly and monthly stock reports.
• Complete regular stock level reporting to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained.

About You

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and exceptionally detail-focused. You will need to be comfortable taking ownership of stock and administration while also being happy to support the wider team.

Essential

• At least 2 years' experience in stock or inventory management.
• Previous office experience.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive and adaptable approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive approach with the ability to achieve results.
• Willingness to learn and develop your product knowledge.

Desirable

• Experience working with lot or serial number traceability.
• Experience with expiry control.
• Experience using Microsoft Business Central or similar stock management systems.

What's on Offer?

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm.
• 21 days' annual leave.
• Full training provided.
• Excellent opportunity to develop a long-term career.
• A varied role with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience within a specialist industry.
• On-site parking.