Stock Controller

Extons Foods Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

28 days holiday incl. BH

Birthday day off

Job summary

Extons Foods Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Stock Controller to maintain accurate stock records across a fast-paced site processing around 650 tonnes of product per week. The role involves perpetual stock takes, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring stock integrity in line with quality and food safety standards.

You will work closely with production, warehouse and goods-in teams, using SAP to keep stock records up to date and support month-end and year-end reporting.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in a similar stock control role, ideally FMCG/food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP or an ERP stock management system.
• Proficient in Excel and Office 365 tools.
• Experience with perpetual stock takes and discrepancy investigations.
• Valid FLT counterbalance/reach license as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular perpetual stock takes across raw materials, packaging and finished goods.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and report trends.
• Maintain accurate stock records using SAP and reconcile counts.
• Support month-end/year-end stock reporting and audits.
• Operate FLT to assist stock counts and movements.
• Ensure traceability and compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

SAP/ERP experience

Excel (Office 365)

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Tools

FLT licence

Job description

About Us:

Established in 2000, Extons Foods are now one of the UKs largest independent cheese processing companies supplying sliced, grated, block and continental cheese to wholesalers, retailers, and sandwich manufacturers. We have continually grown and we’re not slowing down! A Family Run business with a friendly hands-on approach.

Role Description:

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Stock Controller is responsible for maintaining accurate stock records across a fast-paced site processing around 500 tonnes of product per week. The role involves conducting perpetual stock takes, investigating and resolving stock discrepancies, and ensuring stock integrity is maintained in line with Extons' quality and food safety standards.

Working closely with production, warehouse, and goods-in teams, the Stock Controller plays a key role in minimising stock loss, supporting accurate stock reporting, and keeping the business's SAP (or equivalent) stock records fully up to date.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular perpetual stock takes across raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Investigate, report, and resolve stock discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain accurate stock records using SAP.
• Reconcile physical stock counts against system records and update accordingly.
• Identify and report trends in stock discrepancies, recommending process improvements.
• Monitor stock movements across goods-in, production, and despatch to ensure full traceability.
• Work closely with production, warehouse, and transport teams to support smooth stock flow within a site processing circa 650 ton per week.
• Support month-end and year-end stock reporting and audits.
• Operate FLT equipment safely to assist with stock counts and stock movements as required.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times.
• Maintain clear, accurate documentation and reporting for all stock control activities.
• Regrade product at the direction of RM coordinator, supply chain manager or warehouse manager.
• Support the goods in & out team with day-to-day tasks in resolving stock issues or queries they may have.
  

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate must have:

• -5 years' experience in a similar stock control role, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP or an equivalent stock management/ERP system.
• Proficient in all office 365 programming, particularly excel workbooks.
• Proven experience conducting perpetual stock takes and investigating stock discrepancies.
• A valid FLT licence (counterbalance and/or reach, as required).
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong communication skills, able to liaise confidently across departments.
• Comfortable working across a rotating shift pattern.
• Must understand and adhere to the Extons' people policies.
  

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised with a methodical, structured approach to work.
• Self-motivated, driven, and committed to accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills, able to investigate and resolve issues independently.
• Confident communicator, able to build relationships across departments.
• Calm under pressure, able to manage competing priorities.
• Adopts high personal and professional standards.
• Proactive, with the initiative to identify and flag potential issues early.
• Open-minded, with a willingness to adopt new systems and processes.
  

Working Hours:

• Rotating shifts: 6.00am-2.00pm, 2.00pm-10.00pm, and 10.00pm-6.00am.
• Sunday - Thursday
• Site based, Manchester.
• Flexibility to cover shifts as required by the business.
  

Benefits:

• Free parking, within proximity to all major travel networks
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holiday, increasing with service
• An extra day off for your birthday!
• Health cash plan (Medicash), after 3 months
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme – employer 4% and employee 5%
• Company paid events throughout the year
• FREE pack of cheese every week plus a discounted staff cheese shop
• Doughnut Fridays
• Free fruit on a Tuesday

Please note we unfortunately do not offer sponsorship for work visas or immigration. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Learn more about Extons Foods at https://www.extonsfoods.com/