Stock Control Manager

Pin Point Recruitment; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Stock Control Manager in East Hertfordshire to oversee stock accuracy and efficiency. The role involves leading the stock control function, implementing improvements, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates should have extensive stock management experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive a team. Competitive salary includes various benefits and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Workplace pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or print environment.
• Previous managerial or supervisory stock control experience.
• Strong knowledge of stock control systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the stock control function with accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and maintain stock management processes.
• Oversee regular physical inventory counts.

Skills

Extensive stock management experience

Strong leadership and delegation skills

Excellent analytical skills

Proactive and solutions-driven

Tools

Inventory management software

FLT licence

Job description

Stock Control Manager

Location: Bishops Stortford

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

We are seeking an experienced Stock Control Manager to oversee all aspects of stock control across the business. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will be responsible for developing and managing processes that deliver stock accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

The successful candidate will lead the stock control function, ensuring best practice, coaching the wider logistics team, and driving improvements across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the stock control function, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at all times.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust stock management processes.
• Identify and deliver process improvements to enhance accuracy and performance.
• Oversee regular physical inventory counts and ensure system records match actual stock levels.
• Ensure returned stock is accurately labelled, checked against MIS records, and stored promptly.
• Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure stock is securely stored and protected to prevent damage.
• Maintain clean, tidy, and organised stock areas.
• Collaborate with Goods In to resolve delivery and stock issues.
• Lead monthly stock checks and provide accurate reporting to management.
• Drive team awareness of stock control importance and build strong cross‑department relationships.
• Attend meetings, represent the stock control function, and contribute to business improvement initiatives.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive stock management experience within a manufacturing or print environment.
• Previous experience in a managerial or supervisory stock control role.
• Valid FLT licence.
• Strong knowledge of stock control systems and processes.
• Experienced in using inventory management software and IT systems.
• Proven track record of implementing and managing improved processes.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills with the ability to motivate a team.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing cross‑department collaboration.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and solutions‑driven.

Benefits

• Workplace pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Apply Now

If you are a driven and experienced Stock Control Manager looking to take ownership of a busy logistics function and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career!

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