Stock Controller

International Logistics Group; Hardingstone; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Hardingstone seeks a Stock Controller to manage inventory and improve stock accuracy. The ideal candidate will have experience in stock control, strong attention to detail, and team management skills. Responsibilities include coordinating stock audits, problem resolution, and identifying process improvements. Additionally, the role offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, including a discretionary bonus scheme and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Pension and Life Assurance

Healthshield Cash Plan

22 days' holiday, increasing to 25

Birthday leave

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience of stock control and inventory management.
• Methodical with the ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to motivate and manage a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock take and cycle counting activities.
• Ensure accuracy of stock figures in line with KPIs.
• Look for process improvements.

Skills

Stock control experience

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Team management

Process improvement

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office packages (Excel, Word, Outlook)

3ex.net / Snap warehouse management system

Job description

Stock Controller

Brackmills Industrial Estate, Hardingstone, Northampton

£27,380 to £31,020 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, which may include early, late and weekend shifts

About us

We’re an award-winning, market-leading 3PL specialising in high-quality order fulfilment and delivery services. ILG customers are premium brands, many in the beauty, fashion and wellbeing sectors. Our mission is to help them succeed. ILG is a people business - we invest in training and development, recognising and rewarding our people’s achievements and creating opportunities for them to progress within our business. We understand the importance of making time to unwind and have fun, so we fund a number of social events, including our amazing annual party. Each year, we celebrate in style, present our annual employee awards and recognise the people that make our business so special. So, if you want to further your career, learn from a friendly team and realise your full potential in a fast-growing company, this is the role for you.

The role

Warehouse Operations are at the heart of what we do. Our customers choose ILG because our attention to detail across services like picking, embroidery and engraving adds something special to their brand. As a Stock Controller, your duties will include :

• Managing and coordinating stock take / stock audit and cycle counting activities to ensure the required level of service is provided to the customer
• Maintaining and improving performance levels to maximise accuracy of stock figures in line with site KPIs
• Proactively looking for process improvements with a methodical and consistent approach
• Taking responsibility for problem investigation and resolution
• Ensuring activities are cost effective
• Working closely with Customer Services, Warehouse Team Leaders and external customers to facilitate stock control procedures
• Attending daily briefings and ensuring effective communications with the Operations Team

What we are looking for

• Previous experience of stock control and inventory management
• Methodical and able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and tasks
• Possess an understanding of 3ex.net / Snap warehouse management system preferred
• An understanding of MS Office packages (Excel, Word, Outlook) (essential)
• Ability to react within a complex and growing operational environment
• Able to develop and roll out processes and systems to improve the efficiency of the department
• Forward thinking with the ability to ‘think on your feet’
• Ability to motivate and manage a small team

Benefits

• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Pension, Life Assurance, Healthshield Cash Plan and Discount Perks
• 22 days' holiday (plus Bank Holidays) increasing to 25 days after 2 complete holiday years, with the option to buy / sell holiday (manager roles 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays)
• Birthday leave
• Free on-site parking, with electric car charging at certain locations
• Range of employee awards
• Uniform and full PPE provided
• Regular social events
• Employee assistance programme to promote mental health and wellbeing
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Job Application Requirements

Job Application Requirements - We welcome your application and look forward to considering you for this role. Please note the following important requirements for all applicants :

• Right to Work in the UK & Basic DBS Check – You must have the legal right to work in the UK (we are not able to sponsor you). If successful, you will also need to pass a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting employment. We use a third-party checking service for each of these, so you will need to provide them with relevant information if offered a role with us.
• References - We reserve the right to request two or more references to cover the past five years of your employment history. Please ensure you can provide accurate contact details for each of your referees.
• English Language – You must be able to work in English; enough to fully understand spoken and written work instructions, follow health and safety guidance and participate in discussions with your manager or colleagues.

If you meet the role requirements, as well as the above, and are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

Please be aware that we will be considering applications as we receive them and arranging interviews accordingly. Depending on the volume of applications we receive, we may close this advert ahead of the advertised closing date.

For more information about our company or employee benefits, please visit our website