Stock Controller

Pro Staff Recruitment Ltd; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Staff Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Stock Controller in Bedfordshire to join a well-established team. The role focuses on maintaining stock accuracy, analysing data, and supporting warehouse efficiency across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, experience with WMS, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Driving between sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control or inventory management.
• Proficient Excel with data analysis.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and stock takes.
• Able to travel between sites with a driving licence.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain stock accuracy, investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Analyse inventory data, stock movements and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate and lead stock takes and cycle counting programmes.
• Investigate stock adjustments, identify recurring issues and recommend solutions.
• Produce accurate stock reports and present findings to management.
• Maintain inventory records and master data within Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Work closely with warehouse managers, operational teams and customers to improve stock control processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse layouts, stock movements and operational efficiency.
• Support the development and improvement of WMS processes and reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects across warehouse operations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Tools

Power BI

WMS

Job description

Stock Controller

Location: LU7 4QQ

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced and analytical Stock Controller to join a well-established business based in Bedfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual who enjoys working with data, solving problems and identifying ways to improve warehouse efficiency and stock accuracy.

You will play a key role in managing inventory accuracy, investigating stock discrepancies and supporting continuous improvement across warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain stock accuracy, investigating discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
• Analyse inventory data, stock movements and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate and lead stock takes and cycle counting programmes.
• Investigate stock adjustments, identify recurring issues and recommend solutions.
• Produce accurate stock reports and present findings to management.
• Maintain inventory records and master data within Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Work closely with warehouse managers, operational teams and customers to improve stock control processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse layouts, stock movements and operational efficiency.
• Support the development and improvement of WMS processes and reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects across warehouse operations.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in stock control, inventory management or a similar warehouse-based role.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential, with the ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Good understanding of stock takes, cycle counting and inventory reconciliation.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, logical and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Driving licence and own car essential for travel between sites

Desirable:

• Experience using Power BI for reporting and data analysis.
• Previous involvement in process improvement or continuous improvement projects.
• Experience working across multiple warehouse sites.

The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is naturally curious, enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in maintaining high standards of stock accuracy.

You will be confident working with spreadsheets and analysing data, while also being comfortable spending time on the warehouse floor to understand processes and identify improvements.

This role would suit an experienced Stock Controller, Inventory Controller, Stock Analyst or Inventory Analyst looking for their next opportunity.