Stock Controller

The Bread Factory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading artisan bakery in Greater London is seeking a Stock Controller to maintain accurate stock records and manage inventory effectively. The role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, with collaboration across various teams to support production and sales needs. A passion for food and quality is essential. Benefits include fresh bread daily, discounts, and a comprehensive holiday package.

Benefits

Fresh bread daily

50% discount at GAIL's

40% off at The Bread Factory

25 days holiday + bank holidays

24-hour GP service

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control, ideally in food production or a fast-paced environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills for data management.
• High attention to detail and strong organization abilities.
• Excellent collaboration skills across multiple departments.
• Passionate about food quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate stock records and handle stock control administration.
• Manage daily stock orders and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Run stock analyses and prepare reports to support purchasing.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure stock meets production needs.
• Lead stocktakes and manage damages effectively.

Skills

Stock control experience

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we seek our next Stock Controller to join our team.

We Care about a Job Well Done

Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.

We Care about Baking

At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.

We Care about Each Other

We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.

We Care about Community

We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.

We Care about Nature

We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain—from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date stock records, handle all stock control administration, and minimise errors or losses.
• Manage daily stock orders, updates for price or supplier changes, and ensure accurate documentation with the Goods‑In team.
• Run regular stock analyses, prepare reports, and monitor trends to support purchasing and forecasting decisions. Review and improve stock control systems, setting KPIs to measure performance and efficiency.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure stock levels meet production and sales needs. Support the Financial Controller with stock adjustments and disposals, and collaborate with the Business Analysis and Sales & Marketing teams on forecasting.
• Lead stocktakes and periodic counts, manage damages effectively, and identify opportunities to streamline stock processes and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control, inventory, or supply chain management, ideally in food production, manufacturing, or a fast‑paced operational setting.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and Excel skills, with the ability to manage and interpret data for reporting and forecasting.
• High attention to detail, strong organisation and multitasking, and a methodical, proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Passionate about food, quality, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends.
• 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Discounts and Savings from high‑street retailers and restaurants
• 24‑hour GP service
• Cycle to work scheme