Stock Controller - Brackmills 2

ILG (International Logistics Group Ltd); Northampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Life Assurance

Healthshield Cash Plan

Discount Perks

Holiday entitlement up to 25 days

Birthday leave

Free on-site parking

EV charging at select locations

Employee awards

Uniform and PPE provided

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

ILG (International Logistics Group Ltd) is seeking a Stock Controller to join our warehouse operations. You will manage stock takes, audits and cycle counts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to site KPIs. The role requires process improvement mindset and the ability to lead a small team in a fast-paced environment.

You will work the 10-6pm shift, collaborate with Customer Services and Warehouse Leaders, and contribute to cost-effective stock control procedures across our premium-brand client base.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control and inventory management.
• Ability to prioritise workload and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with 3ex.net/Snap WMS is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Capable of working in a growing operational setting.
• Proactive in developing and implementing efficient processes.
• Able to think quickly and plan ahead.
• Able to motivate and manage a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock takes, audits and cycle counts to meet service levels.
• Maintain and improve stock accuracy in line with site KPIs.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Investigate and resolve stock issues.
• Ensure cost-effective activities.
• Collaborate with Customer Services, Warehouse Team Leaders and customers.
• Attend daily briefings and communicate effectively with the Operations Team.

Skills

Stock control experience

Inventory management

Prioritisation & workload management

WMS knowledge (3ex.net/Snap)

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Process improvement

Problem solving

Team leadership (small team)

Tools

3ex.net/Snap WMS

Job description

An award-winning, market-leading 3PL (third party logistics provider) ILG specialises in high-quality order fulfilment and delivery services. Our customers are premium brands, many in the beauty, fashion and wellbeing sectors. Our mission is to help them succeed.

We are a people business, investing in training and development, recognising and rewarding our people’s achievements and creating opportunities for them to progress within our business. If you want to develop an exciting career, learn from a friendly team and realise your full potential in a fast-growing company, this is the role for you.

The role

Warehouse Operations are at the heart of what we do. Our customers choose ILG because our attention to detail across services like picking, embroidery and engraving adds something special to their brand. As a Stock Controller your duties will include:

• Managing and coordinating stock take/stock audit and cycle counting activities to ensure the required level of service is provided to the customer
• Maintaining and improving performance levels to maximise accuracy of stock figures in line with site KPIs
• Proactively looking for process improvements with a methodical and consistent approach
• Taking responsibility for problem investigation and resolution
• Ensuring activities are cost effective
• Working closely with Customer Services, Warehouse Team Leaders and external customers to facilitate for stock control procedures
• Attending daily briefings and ensure effective communications with the Operations Team

What we are looking for

• Previous experience of stock control and inventory management
• Methodical and able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and tasks
• Possess an understanding of 3ex.net/Snap warehouse management system preferred
• An understanding of MS office packages (Excel, Word, Outlook) (essential)
• Ability to react within a complex and growing operational environment
• Able to develop and roll out processes and systems to improve efficiency of department
• Forward thinking with the ability to ‘think on your feet’
• Ability to motivate and manage a small team

This role will be predominantly working a 10-6pm shift.

• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Pension, Life Assurance, Healthshield Cash Plan and Discount Perks
• 22 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) increasing to 25 days after 2 complete holiday years, with the option to buy/sell holiday
• Birthday leave
• Free on-site parking, with electric car charging at certain locations
• Range of employee awards
• Uniform and full PPE provided
• Employee assistance programme to promote mental health wellbeing
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave