Stock Controller - Data-Driven Inventory & Process Improvement

Harrison Spinks; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing day

Enhanced Pension scheme

Staff Discounts

Job summary

Harrison Spinks in Leeds seeks a proactive Stock Controller to join our Internal Supply Chain team. You will maintain accurate stock levels across materials and finished goods, supporting smooth operation and system compliance.

Based in Beeston, Leeds, the role is hands-on and fast‑paced, focusing on counts, data analysis and continuous improvements to storage, 5S and stock organisation while collaborating with Goods In, Production and Finance.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team with cross‑functional colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in stock data.
• Confident using stock systems, spreadsheets and data tools to track inventory.
• Comfortable investigating issues and communicating findings clearly.
• Able to collaborate with multiple departments across the business.
• Organised, proactive and focused on continuous improvement.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing or supply chain environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Daily Stock Counts - complete daily raw material stock counts in line with the rota, ensuring accuracy and updates.
• Variance Investigation - investigate stock anomalies, identify root causes, and report findings to Finance and the Internal Supply Chain Manager.
• Data & Reporting - analyse daily stock count variances, log findings, record containments and countermeasures, and produce weekly Pareto-based variance reports.
• Finished Goods Control - manage Finished Goods Warehouse stock integrity, resolve duplicate or cancelled orders and ensure system alignment.
• Stock‑Out Monitoring - monitor stock‑out reports, investigate discrepancies, correct system errors, and support prompt invoicing and backflushing.
• Systems Alignment - support the Specs Team by identifying and reporting system misalignments affecting stock accuracy.
• Invoice Support - act as first point of contact for the Invoice Team, resolving stock‑related obstructions that delay sales order invoicing.
• Continuous Improvement - drive practical improvements in storage, 5S, labelling, signage, and stock organisation to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Cross‑Department Support - provide stock‑related support to Goods In, Internal Logistics, Production, and other teams.
• Stock Take Coordination - organise and participate in periodic stock takes, preparing accurate count sheets and ensuring conversion sheets are up to date.
• Document Control - maintain and update requisition forms and controlled documents, distributing revised versions to relevant departments.
• Training Support - support training and onboarding of new and existing colleagues in stock processes and system usage.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Stock systems

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Harrison Spinks in Leeds seeks a proactive Stock Controller to join our Internal Supply Chain team. You will maintain accurate stock levels across materials and finished goods, supporting smooth operation and system compliance.

Based in Beeston, Leeds, the role is hands-on and fast‑paced, focusing on counts, data analysis and continuous improvements to storage, 5S and stock organisation while collaborating with Goods In, Production and Finance.