Stock Controller

Albert Bartlett; Boston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Service Awards

Employee of the Month & On the Spot Aw

Discounted Staff Sales

Life Assurance

Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc

Retailer Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing & Engagement Events

Free Parking

Job summary

Albert Bartlett in Boston, Lincolnshire is recruiting a Stock Controller for our new chilled potato product packing site. The role involves precise inventory control, FIFO discipline, and accurate ERP data entry to ensure full stock visibility and traceability.

The ideal candidate will have experience in stock control within food manufacturing or FMCG, proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and handheld barcode scanners, and strong numerical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stock control, preferably in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Food Safety Level 2 is preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP software and handheld barcode scanning technology.
• Good knowledge of food safety standards (BRCGS/HACCP) and basic health and safety regulations regarding PPE.
• 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, lead times, and local supplier management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others as well as independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily/weekly counts of all raw ingredients, packaging materials, and completed food products.
• Check incoming deliveries against purchase orders for correct quantities, specification, lot numbers, and expiry dates; hold items until verified.
• Resolve variances between physical stock counts and ERP system records.
• Maintain FIFO principles to guarantee full component traceability.
• Verify that raw materials and packaging are issued to production lines on time.
• Input accurate inventory data into the ERP system to maintain live stock visibility.
• Carry out physical stock counts at the end of each period (every 4th Friday) and reconcile with ERP; prepare documents for Warehouse Manager.
• Report damaged goods, short-dated materials, or packaging defects.

Skills

Strong mathematical skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in team and alone

Education

Food Safety Level 2 (preferred)

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Handheld barcode scanners

Job description

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

• Conduct daily/weekly counts 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 records immediately.
• Check incoming deliveries against purchase orders for correct quantities, specification, lot numbers, and expiry dates. All packaging items must be rigorously checked against the 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 the Warehouse Manager immediately.
• Ensure strict adherence to First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principles to guarantee full component traceability.
• Verify that raw materials and specialized packaging are accurately issued to production lines on time.
• Input accurate inventory data into the ERP system to maintain live stock visibility.
• Carryout physical stock counts of all inventory items at the end of each period (Every 4th Friday), reconcile these against the ERP system inventory records, investigate all variances, prepare all documents for the Warehouse manager.
  Previous experience of inventory control experience, ideally within food manufacturing or FMCG sectors is advantageous.
• Food Safety level 2 is preferred
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP software and handheld barcode scanning technology.
• Good knowledge of food safety standards (BRCGS/HACCP) and basic health and safety regulations regarding PPE
• 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 communication skills and ability to work well with others as well as independently.

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 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,

• 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