Stock Controller

Biosearch Life, a Kerry Company; Bristol; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Dairy Ireland is seeking a Stock Controller for a 12-month maternity cover position based in Bristol. The role involves ensuring stock accuracy, managing discrepancies, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within supply chains. Candidates should possess stock control experience and strong analytical skills, ideally with knowledge of SAP functionality.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Matched pension scheme

Discounts on major retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year stock control experience or similar role.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of Finished Goods stock across all locations in SAP.
• Track and monitor stock movement compliance.
• Coordinate with warehouses for stock disposals.

Skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Numerical Skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

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About the role

Are you passionate about precision and process improvement? Kerry Dairy Ireland is seeking a

Requisition ID: 59149

Position Type: FT Permanent

Workplace Arrangement

About the role

Are you passionate about precision and process improvement? Kerry Dairy Ireland is seeking a Stock Controller for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover position. In this role, you will ensure the accuracy of Finished Goods stock across all locations in SAP, track and monitor stock movement compliance, and proactively identify and resolve discrepancies by engaging key stakeholders. You'll also play a crucial role in the development and standardisation of stock control activities, helping to refine and enhance our processes.

This role can be based from home anywhere in the UK or Ireland, but there is also an option to based out of one of our KDI sites if preferred.

What will I be doing?

• Check the status of all deliveries in SAP inbound and outbound
• Management to clear any IDOCS with root cause analyse and corrective actions.
• Complete daily stock reconciliation across 3PL and SAP systems
• Review and investigate quantity and QC status discrepancies
• Resolve discrepancies to maintain stock integrity
• Report and review all intake non-conformances (qualitative & quantitative)
• Coordinate stock disposals with the warehouse (physical and system)
• Carry out stock enquiries as requested by sites
• Supervise full stock counts as required
• Ensure Perpetual Inventory counts, including Empty Bin Checks, meet annual targets
• Provide stock reports to sites as needed
• Identify and challenge slow-moving or redundant stock
• Highlight stock at risk due to shelf life and explore allocation or dispensation opportunities with demand planning
• Support Supply Chain continuous improvement initiatives
  
  

What do I need to be successful?

In Kerry Dairy Ireland we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These Include

• Minimum of 1 years’ stock control experience or similar role
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficient written, analytical, numerical, and verbal skills
• Strong stakeholder management experience
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise workload and areas of focus based on impact assessment
• Demonstrated experience in managing stocks
• SAP experience would be highly desirable
  
  

What will I get in return?

At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We Also Offer

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Matched pension scheme
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.
  
  

About Kerry Dairy Ireland

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

Get in touch today!

In Kerry Dairy Ireland we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry Dairy Ireland terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Dairy Ireland Hiring Managers.

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