Stock Controller

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food production company in Leicester is seeking a detail-oriented Stock Coordinator to manage inventory records and stock movements. This role requires strong planning and organizational skills, along with proficiency in inventory management systems. Candidates should have excellent communication abilities and a preferred degree in Supply Chain or related fields. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and support operational efficiency in an engaging environment.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Experience annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and reporting).
• Bachelor's degree preferred in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and ERP software; strong MS Excel skills.
• Understanding of financial reporting and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records through audits and system reconciliation.
• Oversee stock transfers to ensure compliance and minimize discrepancies.
• Develop SOPs for inventory handling and storage.
• Perform stock reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Prepare inventory-related financial reports.

Skills

Planning and organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in inventory management systems

Strong MS Excel skills

Understanding of financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

About The Role

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!

At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe support your life and personal aspirations.

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

We are looking for a detail-oriented Stock Coordinator / Stock Controller to join our team at Samworth Brothers. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, managing stock movements, and ensuring compliance with established processes and financial standards. Your work will play a vital role in safeguarding data integrity and supporting operational efficiency.

• Maintain accurate inventory records through cycle counts, audits, and system reconciliation.
• Oversee inbound, outbound, and internal stock transfers to ensure compliance and minimize discrepancies.
• Develop and enforce SOPs for inventory handling, storage, and documentation.
• Perform stock reconciliations, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare inventory-related financial reports and support month‑end/year‑end processes.

The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience:

• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and reporting).
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and ERP software; strong MS Excel skills.
• Understanding of financial reporting and compliance standards.

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.

Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high‑quality own‑label products for many of the UK’s best‑known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well‑invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.

At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.