Stock Control Supervisor

ILG (International Logistics Group Ltd); Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Healthshield Cash Plan

Discount Perks

22 days holiday increasing to 25

Birthday leave

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

ILG (International Logistics Group Ltd) is seeking a Stock Control Supervisor in Northampton. You will direct the stock control team, coordinate cycle counts, and ensure stock accuracy across customer product lines stored in the warehouse.

The role emphasises proactive problem solving and continuous process improvements. Key duties include leading stock takes with internal teams, maintaining KPI-aligned performance, and communicating issues to the line manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control and inventory counts is essential.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to prioritise workload and tasks in a busy environment.
• Understanding of warehouse management systems and MS Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the stock control team and daily tasks for stock control activities.
• Lead client stock takes in coordination with Ops, CS and IT.
• Coordinate tasks to meet operational demands and improve stock accuracy.
• Maintain and improve performance levels to maximise stock figure accuracy and KPI alignment.
• Communicate issues to the line manager, e.g., variances and queries.
• Proactively contribute to process improvements and stock efficiency during weekly cycles.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory counts

Accuracy

Prioritisation

Warehouse systems

MS Office

Staff supervision

Problem solving

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/WMS

Job description

The role

Warehouse Operations are at the heart of what we do. Our customers choose ILG because our attention to detail across services like picking, embroidery and engraving adds something special to their brand. As a Stock Control Supervisor your role will be to direct and co-ordinate the stock control team including daily tasks and activities. Providing stock control activities of the customer product lines stored within the warehouse. Proactively look for process improvements with a methodical and consistent approach. Take responsibility and ownership in problem investigation and resolution. The main duties will include:

• Manage and co-ordinate stock take and cycle counting activities to ensure the required level of service is provided to the customer.
• In conjunction with Section managers and Warehouse Managers, lead the organisation around client stock takes including but not limited to internal communication with Ops, CS and IT.
• Manage the stock control function coordinating tasks and activities to ensure effectively meeting operational demands
• Maintain and improve performance levels to maximise accuracy of stock figures in line with site KPI’s
• Responsible for communication of issues/information to line manager e.g. stock count variances, count accuracy or general warehouse queries
• Proactive problem solving resulting from weekly cycle counts including but not limited to reprofiling of stock, suggestions on movements of accounts and general suggestions to aid stock efficiency
• Participate actively in continuous process improvement projects, seek ways to develop and maximise customer service levels

Please be aware that this working hours are 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, worked 10am - 6pm

What we are looking for

• Previous experience of stock control and inventory counts, essential.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Methodical and able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and tasks
• Possess an understanding of warehouse management systems and MS office packages (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to react within a complex and growing operational environment
• Forward thinking with the ability to “think on your feet”
• Experience of supervising and developing staff
• Pro‑active approach to implementing best industry practice and improving efficiency
• Flexible to undertake stock control activities outside operating hours
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Pension, Life Assurance, Healthshield Cash Plan and Discount Perks
• 22 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) increasing to 25 days after 2 complete holiday years, with the option to buy/sell holiday
• Birthday leave
• Free on-site parking, with electric car charging at certain locations
• Range of employee awards
• Uniform and full PPE provided
• Employee assistance programme to promote mental health wellbeing
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Job Application Requirements

Please note the following important requirements for all applicants:

• Right to Work in the UK & Basic DBS Check – You must have the legal right to work in the UK, (we are not able to sponsor you). If successful, you will also need to pass a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting employment. We use a third‑party checking service for each of these, so you will need to provide them with relevant information if offered a role with us.
• References - We reserve the right to request two or more references, to cover the past five years of your employment history. Please ensure you can provide accurate contact details for each of your referees.
• English Language – You must be able to work in English; enough to fully understand spoken and written work instructions, follow health and safety guidance and participate in discussions with your manager or colleagues.

Please be aware we will be considering applications as we receive them and arranging interviews accordingly. Depending on the volume of applications we receive we may close this advert ahead of the advertised closing date.

For more information about our company or employee benefits please visit https://www.ilguk.com/about-us/