Stock Control Specialist

ID Logistics; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ID Logistics in Northampton is seeking a Stock Control Specialist to safeguard inventory accuracy and support efficient order fulfilment. You will work with the WMS to cycle count, investigate discrepancies, and drive improvements across the warehouse.

The role requires attention to detail, analytical mindset, and collaboration with operations to resolve issues and maintain stock integrity in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control/inventory/warehouse administration.
• Strong understanding of warehouse inventory processes and stock accuracy.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory reporting tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Confident investigating discrepancies and identifying root causes.
• Good understanding of FIFO stock rotation.
• Strong communication across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and stock reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Conduct cycle counts and stock audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, shortages and variances.
• Monitor stock movements across receiving, storage, picking, replenishment, returns and dispatch.
• Ensure all stock transactions are processed accurately and on time.
• Support inventory reporting, reconciliations and KPI tracking.
• Manage quarantined, damaged, expired and non-conforming stock per procedures.
• Support operational teams with stock-related queries and issue resolution.
• Participate in internal and customer audits as required.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance stock accuracy and warehouse efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety standards and policies.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory accuracy

WMS

Excel

Discrepancy investigation

FIFO

Communication

Stock reporting

Analytics

Tools

WMS

Excel

Job description

Exciting times are ahead for us at ID Logistics, we are growing fast, and we want you to be part of it!

We are recruiting a Stock Control Specialist to play a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring stock integrity across the warehouse, and supporting efficient customer order fulfilment. If you are detail-oriented, analytical, and thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment, we would love to hear from you.

About You:

Warehousing and stock control feel like home to you. You have experience working with inventory management systems and understand the importance of stock accuracy in delivering excellent customer service. You are organised, proactive, and confident investigating discrepancies, analysing data, and working collaboratively with operational teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate inventory records within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Conduct cycle counts and stock audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, shortages, and system variances.
• Monitor stock movements across receiving, storage, picking, replenishment, returns, and dispatch.
• Ensure all stock transactions are processed accurately and on time.
• Support inventory reporting, reconciliations, and KPI tracking.
• Manage quarantined, damaged, expired, and non-conforming stock in line with procedures.
• Support operational teams with stock-related queries and issue resolution.
• Participate in internal and customer audits as required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance stock accuracy and warehouse efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety standards and company policies.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a stock control, inventory, or warehouse administration role.
• Strong understanding of warehouse inventory processes and stock accuracy principles.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory reporting tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Confident investigating discrepancies and identifying root causes.
• Good understanding of stock rotation methodologies such as FIFO.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and stock reporting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment and manage competing priorities.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and customer service.

About Us:

ID Logistics is a fast-growing international contract logistics group operating in 19 countries, with over 8 million m² of warehousing space and over 42,000 employees supporting customers across retail, industry, healthcare, e commerce and more. We are known for delivering smart, high tech logistics solutions that push the sector forward.

We launched our first UK branch in June 2023, and we are continuing to grow and expand the UK business. It’s an exciting moment to join a team that is building, growing, and shaping its future. Logistics is evolving rapidly through digitalisation, automation, and robotics and at ID Logistics, we embrace that.

Transformation. Operational excellence drives us, innovation excites us, and every idea matters. Your experience, energy and creativity will directly influence how we grow.

Join us and bring your IDeas to life as part of a dynamic, ambitious, and forward-thinking team.

This is a full-time on-site position.

Please note we may review and progress applications ahead of the closing date.

We are not looking for agency support currently.