Stock Controller

Albert Bartlett; Boston; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Service Awards

Employee of the Month & On the Spot

Discounted Staff Sales

Life Assurance

Free Wellbeing Services

Retailer Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing & Engagement Events

Free Parking

Job summary

Albert Bartlett, a British family brand, is recruiting a Stock Controller for our new chilled packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire. You will conduct accurate stock counts, manage receipts against POs, and ensure FIFO and full traceability across ingredients and packaging.

On-site, Monday to Friday 08:00–16:30 with occasional longer hours during period-end counts. Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and barcode scanning, plus knowledge of BRCGS/HACCP, are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control within manufacturing or FMCG is preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and barcode scanning.
• Understanding of food safety standards (BRCGS/HACCP) and PPE regulations.
• Strong math skills with attention to detail for weight conversions.
• Ability to work in chilled and ambient environments.
• Basic understanding of POs, lead times, and supplier management.
• Good communication and team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily/weekly counts of raw ingredients, packaging, and finished goods.
• Check deliveries against purchase orders for quantities and expiry dates.
• Raise reorder requests to Head Office for bulk items.
• Record inventory in ERP and maintain live stock visibility.
• Ensure FIFO and full component traceability; reconcile variances.
• Report damaged goods and packaging defects promptly.
• Support end-of-period stock counts and documentation.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP/MRP

Barcode scanning

Data accuracy

PPE & safety

PO/lead times understanding

Communication

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Handheld barcode scanner

Job description

Albert Bartlett is a progressive British family brand, established in 1948 and dedicated to providing quality potatoes for delicious meals.

We want Albert Bartlett to be a world famous household brand, renowned for quality and expertise in own label and branded potatoes and potato products.

We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers' expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way.

We are currently recruiting for a Stock Controller at our new chilled potato product packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire.

Shift & Hours of work: Monday to Friday - fixed shift / Working 08:00hrs to 16:30hrs (there may be a requirement to work slightly later hours during period end stock count (once a month).

Rate of pay: Depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Conductdaily/weeklycounts of all raw ingredients, packaging materials, and completed food products.
• Order local, low-value consumables and ad-hoc PPE directly, while raising formal reorder requests to Head Office for centralized bulk items.
• Resolve variances between physical stock counts and (ERP) system recordsimmediately.
• Check incoming deliveries against purchase orders for correct quantities, specification, lot numbers, and expiry dates.All packaging items must be rigorously checked againstthe specifications before they can be issued for Production. A system for holding these items until verified as good, must be followed.
• Report any damaged goods, short-dated materials, or packaging defects to theWarehouseManagerimmediately.
• Ensure strict adherence to First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principles to guarantee fullcomponenttraceability.
• Verify that raw materials and specialized packaging are accurately issued to production lines on time.
• Inputaccurateinventory data into theERPsystem to maintainlive stockvisibility.
• Carryoutphysicalstock countsof all inventory itemsat the end of each period (Every 4thFriday),reconcile these against the ERP system inventory records, investigate all variances, prepare all documents for the Warehouse manager.

• Previousexperienceof inventory control experience, ideally within food manufacturing or FMCG sectorsisadvantageous.
• Food Safety level 2is preferred
• Proficiencywith ERP/MRP software and handheld barcode scanning technology.
• Good knowledge of food safety standards (BRCGS/HACCP) and basic health and safety regulationsregardingPPE
• Strong mathematical skills with high attention to detail for precise bulk weight conversions.
• Ability to work in varied temperature environments, including chilled production areas and ambient warehouses.
• Basic understanding of purchase orders (POs), lead times, and local supplier management.
• Strong communicationskills and ability to work wellwith others as well as independently.

• Long Service Awards
• Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
• Discounted Staff Sales
• Life Assurance
• Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).
• Retailer Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
• Free Parking