Stock Controller

Van Leeuwen Buizen Groep; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Leeuwen Buizen Groep is seeking an experienced Inventory Controller to manage stock accuracy and SAP-based processes. The role involves perpetual stock checks, PI counts, and coordinating with auditors to ensure compliant stock records.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in inventory control within manufacturing, strong numerical skills, and proficiency in SAP. On-site work with collaborative cross-functional teams is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in inventory control or supply chain management, ideally within manufacturing/process industry.
• Experience using SAP is preferred.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Enter perpetual stock results into SAP and perform stock adjustments.
• Coordinate PI counts and work with auditors to support audits.
• Maintain stock records, report variances, and drive corrective actions.
• Support Production Planning with accurate stock information and forecasts.
• Train and mentor staff on SAP transactions and stock accuracy.

Skills

Stock management

SAP usage

Inventory control

Data accuracy

Cross-functional communication

Education

Secondary education

Tools

SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Stock Management & SAP Accuracy

• Enter perpetual stock check results accurately into SAP.
• Conduct physical stock checks and SAP-based stock investigations.
• Perform routine stock adjustments and create inventory records for stock checks.
• Lead root cause analysis into recurring stock discrepancies.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions to improve stock accuracy.
• Monitor stock variance trends and support improvements in stock turnover.

Stock Auditing & Perpetual Inventory (PI) Counts

• Participate in and coordinate perpetual inventory (PI) counts.
• Work closely with internal and external auditors to support audit requirements.
• Investigate, document and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Maintain up-to-date reports relating to stock ownership and responsibility.
• Ensure stock counts are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Monitor and report on the progress of plant stock checks.

Cross-Functional Communication

• Communicate stock updates and issues to relevant departments in a timely manner.
• Liaise with QHSE regarding returned items and quality-related concerns.
• Support Production Planning by providing accurate stock information and forecasts.
• Work with Finance on stock valuations, reconciliations and discrepancies.
• Proactively communicate issues that may impact deliveries or production schedules.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve stock-related issues and ensure stock availability for production.

Operational Team Support

• Allocate daily tasks and provide support to Team Leaders.
• Provide cover for other roles within Operations and Logistics as required.
• Train and mentor warehouse and operations staff on SAP transactions and stock accuracy best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance departmental stock KPIs.
• Help maintain operational continuity during staff absences.

Documentation & Quality Control

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date batch classification information.
• Ensure stock-related documentation and records are complete and accurate.
• Accompany external testing companies and provide operational support as required.
• Support audit readiness by ensuring relevant documentation is readily available and up to date.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in stock discrepancies and variance trends.
• Improved stock turnover ratio.
• Timely completion and accuracy of stock counts.
• Compliance with audit requirements and satisfactory audit outcomes.
• Progression and completion of plant stock checks.
• Proactive communication and faster resolution of cross-department issues.
• On-time stock availability to support production requirements.
• Improved team SAP proficiency and departmental stock performance.
• Accurate documentation and operational continuity during audits.

Experience, Skills & Attributes

• Good standard of secondary education.
• Strong computer literacy, numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in inventory control or supply chain management, ideally within a manufacturing or process industry.
• Experience using SAP is preferred.