Stock Controller

VNI Finance; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

VNI Finance in Edinburgh is seeking a Stock Controller to lead a small team and strengthen stock controls across operations, forecasts and warehouse processes.

You will own stock records, counts and reconciliations, analyse variances and work with finance to improve reporting and decision making. The role requires practical forecasting experience and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Background in logistics, stock control or fleet operations with financial/commercial understanding.
• Experience supervising a small hands-on team and working with multiple sites/operators.
• Fluent with finance/ERP systems, inventory data and Excel for variance analysis.
• Forecasting and planning experience to match deliveries to demand.
• Proven ability to improve processes and controls in detail‑driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and organise a team of three warehouse operations colleagues, setting clear priorities, controls and service standards.
• Own stock records, movements, counts and reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and improving accuracy for operations and finance.
• Analyse stock usage, ageing, shortages and variances; translate findings into actions to reduce waste and optimise stock.
• Forecast material and equipment requirements against deliveries and site demand, collaborating with operational leads.
• Coordinate with sites and field teams on delivery schedules, stock visibility and expected arrival dates.
• Oversee fleet remit including allocation, utilisation, maintenance schedules, compliance records and costs.
• Improve use of finance, inventory and reporting systems so data is timely and decision-ready.
• Review processes, implement controls and lead change across warehouse and wider operation.
• Produce concise reporting on stock position, forecast demand, delivery performance and fleet costs.

Skills

Logistics

Stock control

Forecasting

Excel

ERP systems

Team leadership

Job description

VNI Finance is is delighted to be retained by our key, high-growth client in Edinburgh to recruit a Stock Controller.

Reporting to the Financial Controller and leading a team of four, you’ll play a key role across operations, strengthening stock controls, improving forecasting and ensuring effective warehouse processes.

Role Overview

• Lead, coach and organise a team of three warehouse operations colleagues, setting clear priorities, controls and service standards.
• Own stock records, movements, counts and reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and improving the accuracy of information used by operations and finance.
• Analyse stock usage, ageing, shortages and variances; turn the findings into actions that reduce waste, avoid unnecessary purchasing and protect availability.
• Forecast material and equipment requirements against planned deliveries and site demand, working closely with operational leads to anticipate changes.
• Partner with sites and field teams to agree delivery schedules, resolve supply issues and provide clear visibility of stock availability and expected arrival dates.
• Oversee the practical fleet remit, including allocation, utilisation, maintenance schedules, compliance records and related costs, with support from relevant internal and external providers.
• Improve the use of finance, inventory and reporting systems so stock and fleet data is timely, dependable and useful for decisions.
• Review existing processes, introduce proportionate controls and lead change across the warehouse and wider operation, bringing colleagues with you.
• Produce concise reporting on stock position, forecast demand, delivery performance, fleet costs and key exceptions for operational and finance stakeholders.

Experience

• Background in logistics, stock control, supply chain or fleet operations, with a strong financial or commercial understanding; candidates from a finance-led operational role are also relevant.
• Experience managing or supervising a small hands-on team and building effective relationships with multiple sites or operational stakeholders.
• Confident with finance or ERP systems, inventory data and Excel, with the ability to analyse variances and improve the quality of reporting.
• Practical forecasting and planning experience, including matching deliveries or stock levels to changing operational demand.
• A record of improving processes and controls in an environment where getting the detail right matters more than managing high stock volumes.
• Organised, clear in communication and comfortable balancing day-to-day service with longer-term improvements.