Stock Controller

First Choice Staff; Hythe End; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

First Choice Staff is seeking a Stock Controller to oversee inventory accuracy and the smooth movement of goods across warehouse and retail operations. You will manage stock records, counts, discrepancies, and reporting to support launches, events, and e-commerce fulfilment.

The role requires hands-on experience with stock control processes, ERP or warehouse systems, and strong attention to detail. Office-based with warehouse duties and potential overtime during peak periods are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in stock control, inventory management, or warehouse operations.
• Understanding of inventory control processes and stock management principles.
• Experience using inventory, ERP, or warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate stock records across all storage locations.
• Process stock receipts, transfers, returns, adjustments, and dispatch transactions.
• Ensure all inventory movements are recorded accurately within company systems.
• Maintain stock levels in line with clients requirements.
• Perform routine cycle counts and stock checks.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and work with relevant Clients to resolve issues.
• Reconcile physical stock levels against system records.
• Maintain high levels of stock accuracy.
• Work closely with warehouse teams to ensure correct stock handling and storage.
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy.
• Ensure products are correctly labelled and located within storage areas.
• Support goods-in and goods-out processes as required.
• Prepare inventory reports and stock accuracy data.
• Maintain inventory documentation and records.
• Adhere to company stock control procedures and policies.
• Follow warehouse health and safety guidelines at all times.
• Ensure stock is stored and managed in accordance with operational standards.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Inventory management software

MS Excel

Job description

Stock Controller

Role Summary

The Stock Controller is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring the efficient movement of goods throughout the business. The role supports warehouse and supply chain operations by managing inventory transactions, conducting stock counts, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring the timely availability of products to meet operational and customer demands. This includes overseeing a diverse range of music merchandise, such as apparel, accessories, vinyl records, CDs, collectibles, and promotional items, ensuring stock accuracy, product availability, and effective inventory control across all merchandise lines. The Stock Controller plays a key role in supporting product launches, tours, events, e-commerce fulfilment, and retail operations through effective stock management and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control

• Monitor and maintain accurate stock records across all storage locations.
• Process stock receipts, transfers, returns, adjustments, and dispatch transactions.
• Ensure all inventory movements are recorded accurately within company systems.
• Maintain stock levels in line with clients requirements.

Stock Auditing

• Perform routine cycle counts and stock checks.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and work with relevant Clients to resolve issues.
• Reconcile physical stock levels against system records.
• Maintain high levels of stock accuracy.

Warehouse Support

• Work closely with warehouse teams to ensure correct stock handling and storage.
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy.
• Ensure products are correctly labelled and located within storage areas.
• Support goods-in and goods-out processes as required.

Reporting & Administration

• Prepare inventory reports and stock accuracy data.
• Maintain inventory documentation and records.

Compliance & Safety

• Adhere to company stock control procedures and policies.
• Follow warehouse health and safety guidelines at all times.
• Ensure stock is stored and managed in accordance with operational standards.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in stock control, inventory management, or warehouse operations.
• Understanding of inventory control processes and stock management principles.
• Experience using inventory, ERP, or warehouse management systems.
• Good Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience within manufacturing, logistics, distribution, retail, or warehouse environments.
• Attention to detail.
• Accuracy and accountability.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Planning and organisation.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Time management.
• Reliability and dependability.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Working Conditions

Primarily office based with work in the warehouse when required.

Regular standing, walking, and stock handling activities.

May require overtime during peak season or busy operational periods.

Salary Range

£28,000 - £35,000 per annum (dependent on industry, location, and experience).