Stock Controller

Medirest Signature; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is seeking a Stock Controller to manage inventory effectively. The role involves procurement administration, stock maintenance, and liaising with suppliers to ensure operational availability. Ideal candidates will have proven inventory control experience and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a stock/inventory control role.
• Computer literate and confident with administrative tasks.
• Practically minded with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate stock levels by monitoring deliveries and coordinating shipments.
• Complete procurement administration and ensure correct purchasing codes.
• Monitor stock levels and costs to avoid overstocking.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

We’re proud to be an armed forces-friendly place to work and welcome applications from reservists, armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), as well as cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.

If you want to continue to help make our world a safer and healthier place, then apply for the role below and become a part of the extraordinary Eurofins network.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This is a permanent, full time position, working Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00.

As a Stock Controller, you will maintain accurate stock levels by monitoring deliveries, liaising with suppliers and coordinating shipments, while ensuring inventory costs are controlled.

• Complete procurement administration which will include creatingand uploading purchases orders, generating reports and ensuring correct purchasing codes are applied.
• Maintainaccurate records of supply usage and stock trends.
• Place orders for stock, laboratory supplies and equipment as needed.
• Receive and receipt stock accurately, ensuring timely updates in the system.
• Maintain and manage inventory, including stock rotation, expiry dates checks, and monitoring stock levels against security.
• Monitor stock levels and costs to avoid overstocking while maintaining operational availability.
• Liaising with Operations Manager to have accurate information of the lab workflow.
• Work closely with suppliers to monitor deliveries and coordinate any delays.
• Maintain stores to an acceptable standard, ensuring good laboratory practice (GLP) is followed.
• Support the Quality Assurance by assisting with supplier reviews.
• Always adhere to company SOP’s, ISO 15189, and Quality Management System (QMS).
• Taking responsibility for the Health and Safety of yourself and your colleagues.
• Communicating effectively with internal teams to ensure a smooth flow of work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a stock / inventory control role.
• Computer literate - able to enter data accurately and be confident handling administrative duties.
• Practically minded, has a hands on approach to work.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedure.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workloads efficiently.
• Ability to work as part of a team.