Stock Controller

Tessenderlo Group; Longtown; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career

No unsociable hours

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

JDP in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Stock Controller to support our Supply Chain team. You will ensure stock is replenished efficiently, orders are processed accurately, and transfers between branches are coordinated to meet demand.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to analyse data to drive improvements. A customer-focused approach and experience in stock control or administration are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Stock control and inventory processes experience preferred.
• Strong data accuracy and record-keeping required.
• Ability to analyse stock data and report findings.

Responsibilities

• Manage Slim4 stock replenishment to maintain optimal levels.
• Process branch and supplier orders accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate internal stock transfers between branches.
• Support day-to-day stock replenishment administration.
• Maintain accurate stock records and system information.
• Report on stock checks, analyse results and identify discrepancies.
• Manage slow-moving and excess stock.
• Respond to branch and supplier queries professionally.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain colleagues sharing product and market knowledge.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and team objectives.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Data entry

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Slim4

Job description

The Stock Control team acts as an internal supplier to our branches and a customer to our suppliers. Our focus is simple: ensuring stock is available to meet customer demand while maintaining optimum stock levels in line with company purchasing policies. As a Stock Controller, you’ll be responsible for managing stock replenishment activities, maintaining accurate records and supporting the efficient movement of stock throughout the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing Slim4 stock replenishment activities to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Processing branch and supplier orders accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinating and actioning internal stock transfers between branches.
• Supporting day-to-day stock replenishment administration.
• Maintaining accurate stock records and system information.
• Reporting on stock checks, analysing results and identifying discrepancies.
• Managing and controlling slow-moving and excess stock.
• Responding to branch and supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Working closely with colleagues across Supply Chain, sharing product, supplier and market knowledge.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to team objectives.

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and passionate about keeping things running smoothly? At JDP, we’re looking for a proactive Stock Controller to join our Supply Chain team and play a vital role in ensuring our branches have the right stock, in the right place, at the right time. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, building strong relationships, analysing data and making a real impact on business performance. We’re looking for someone who has excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, possesses strong organisational and prioritisation skills, can work independently and use their own initiative, builds positive working relationships with colleagues, branches and suppliers, enjoys problem solving and analysing data, is comfortable working in a demanding, fast-paced and target-driven environment, has strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach, and has previous experience in stock control, inventory management, supply chain, purchasing or administration which would be advantageous, but attitude, aptitude and a willingness to learn are equally important.

Benefits

• Long term career with stable market leader
• No unsociable hours
• Competitive Salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Staff Discounts

Why Join JDP?

At JDP, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be joining a supportive team where collaboration, development and continuous improvement are encouraged. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to business success and build a rewarding career within a growing organisation.