Stock Controller

Professional Technical Ltd; Warwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in Kineton is seeking a proactive Stock Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This hands-on role involves managing stock, placing purchase orders, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure smooth production operations. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with MRP systems are required. Applicants should be diligent and relationship-oriented. The position entails mostly on-site work.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Excel, including formulas and pivot tables for reporting.
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, or electronic component procurement.
• Ability to be on site frequently and manage stock levels.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders and track deliveries.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve issues and enhance performance.
• Conduct inbound quality checks and manage non-conformance reports.
• Book parts, manage stock levels, and coordinate shipments.
• Monitor material KPIs and generate demand plans.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Familiarity with MRP systems

Experience in component procurement

Excellent relationship-building skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

We are looking for a proactive Stock Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract to work with a growing manufacturing business in Kineton. This is a hands-on, varied role where you'll be right at the heart of keeping production running smoothly - from placing purchase orders to working closely with suppliers and managing stock.

Responsibilities

• Placing purchase orders and tracking deliveries
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve lead-time issues and improve supply performance
• Conducting basic inbound quality checks and managing non-conformance reports
• Booking in parts, managing stock levels, and kitting to BOM/drawings for production and spares
• Coordinating with accounts and organising ex-works shipments
• Transporting materials between suppliers and our base when needed
• Monitoring material KPIs and generating demand plans
• Identifying and delivering supplier cost-saving opportunities

What we're looking for

• Strong Excel skills, including formulae and pivot tables (used for MRP reporting)
• Familiarity with MRP systems
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, or electronic component procurement
• Comfortable buying bespoke parts and working in a varied role
• Diligent, resourceful, and solutions-driven
• Excellent relationship-building skills with suppliers
• Happy to be on site the majority of the time, including receiving deliveries
• Understanding of engineering change control processes

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience with contract manufacturers
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and/or implementing new MRP systems
• Negotiating and setting up supply agreements
• Supplier sourcing experience