Stock Controller - FMCG Food Manufacturing

Kinnerton Confectionery; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual holiday

Pension plan 4% employer + 5% employee

Life assurance x4 salary

Salary sacrifice schemes

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Kinnerton Confectionery in Fakenham is seeking a Stock Controller to join the team across production areas including Novelty, Moulding and Nut, ensuring accurate stock control of raw materials and packaging.

This hands-on factory floor role requires keen eye for detail, data analysis, and effective communication with colleagues across Production, Supply Chain and Warehouse. The role includes a 08:00-16:00 shift and a salary of £25,773.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control, inventory, warehouse or production support.
• Experience with stock checks, cycle counts or inventory investigations.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Experience using stock management or ERP reporting systems.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders across departments.
• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG is advantageous.
• Understanding of GMP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock accuracy across production areas including Novelty, Moulding and Nut.
• Complete stock checks, cycle counts and recounts.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and support root cause analysis.
• Monitor and report stock movements, usage and inventory performance.
• Ensure stock is correctly labelled, wrapped and recorded.
• Ensure raw materials and packaging stocks are accurately recorded.
• Produce reports and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Support GMP, food safety and audit requirements.
• Attend operational meetings and communicate stock-related updates.
• Work closely with Production, Supply Chain and Warehouse teams to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement activities focused on stock accuracy and control.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

ERP systems

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Kinnerton Confectionery in Fakenham is seeking a Stock Controller to join the team across production areas including Novelty, Moulding and Nut, ensuring accurate stock control of raw materials and packaging.

This hands-on factory floor role requires keen eye for detail, data analysis, and effective communication with colleagues across Production, Supply Chain and Warehouse. The role includes a 08:00-16:00 shift and a salary of £25,773.