Stock Control Manager

Loom Talent; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Loom Talent is working with a leading logistics and supply chain business in Sunbury-on-Thames to recruit a Stock Control Manager. You will lead the stock control function, drive stock accuracy, and oversee warehouse administration in a fast-paced distribution environment.

You will manage a Stock Control team, collaborate with Warehouse Manager and operations, and use data to identify improvements while ensuring customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in stock control or inventory management
• Previous people management experience
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage stock accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Produce and analyse stock reports and identify trends.
• Develop and maintain inventory control procedures.
• Support efficient warehouse performance with operational teams.
• Lead, coach and develop the Stock Control team.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure health & safety, quality standards followed.
• Complete inventory reporting and documentation on time.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the warehouse.

Skills

Stock control

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel

Education

A-Level education or equivalent

Tools

WMS

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Stock Control Manager

Sunbury-on-Thames | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Loom Talent is delighted to be supporting a leading logistics and supply chain business in the search for an experienced Stock Control Manager to join their operation in Sunbury-on-Thames.

This is an excellent opportunity for an inventory professional with leadership experience to take ownership of stock accuracy, inventory processes and warehouse administration within a fast-paced distribution environment.

The Opportunity

As Stock Control Manager, you'll lead the inventory function, ensuring stock accuracy, efficient warehouse processes and excellent customer service. Working closely with the Warehouse Manager and operational teams, you'll use data and reporting to identify opportunities for improvement while leading and developing a high-performing Stock Control team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage stock accuracy and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Produce and analyse stock reports, identifying trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain effective inventory control procedures.
• Work closely with operational teams to support efficient warehouse performance.
• Lead, coach and develop the Stock Control team.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure warehouse procedures, quality standards and Health & Safety requirements are consistently followed.
• Complete inventory reporting and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the warehouse operation.

About You

We're looking for a proactive Stock Control professional with experience in a warehouse or logistics environment who enjoys leading teams and improving processes.

You will have:

• At least two years' experience in Stock Control or Inventory Management.
• Previous people management experience.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A-Level education or equivalent.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A key leadership role within a growing logistics operation.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• The chance to make a real impact by improving inventory performance and operational efficiency.

If you're an experienced Stock Control or Inventory Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.