Stock Control Manager

Bis Henderson; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bis Henderson is seeking a Stock Control Manager for a key 3PL site in the UK. You will ensure accurate inventory, manage stock tracking systems, and collaborate with Warehouse Managers to meet service levels.

The role requires hands-on analysis, development of control procedures, and adherence to Health and Safety guidelines while maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control within warehousing or logistics.
• Ability to forecast inventory and analyze trends.
• Strong communication with internal teams.
• Unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate product inventory for clients.
• Communicate stock status and issues with the Warehouse Manager.
• Forecast potential inventory issues with daily analysis.
• Report on inventory activities and variances.
• Develop and implement inventory control procedures.
• Ensure reports and tasks meet customer timeframes.
• Conduct staff appraisals and follow ups.
• Maintain health and safety compliance.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers.
• Highlight potential quality issues to management.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cross-functional liaison

Forecasting

Process improvement

Job description

My client, a leading 3pl are looking for a Stock Control Manager for one of their key sites.

The main responsibilities of the Stock Control Manager include meeting inventory goals, managing tracking systems and acting as a liaison to other departments. The Stock Control Manager will offer recommendations to ensure accurate levels of inventory in the warehouse. The role will also provide operational support to the Warehouse Manager, working closely with the Warehouse Supervisors to endeavour to supply prompt efficient Customer Service.

The Stock Control Manager will be required to operate flexibly in a warehouse office team working environment; ensuring that hygiene, quality levels and performance standards are met, whilst promoting safe working practices.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate product inventory for clients.
• Communicate with our Warehouse Manager about current stock and potential issues with orders.
• Conduct daily analysis to forecast potential inventory issues.
• Report on inventory activities and variances.
• Assess new inventory to ensure it is ready for shipping or delivery.
• Develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Ensure all reports and tasks are completed accurately and delivered within the required timeframes set with customers.
• Completing staff appraisals and follow ups.
• Customer/Supplier liaison.
• Ensuring accuracy throughout the department.
• Ensuring procedures are kept up to date.
• Ensuring Health and Safety policy and process is followed.
• Maintain a good working relationship with customers and colleagues throughout the company.
• Responsible for highlighting any potential quality issues, including hygiene and damage issues to your Manager.

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role