Stock Controller - Manufacturing * Internal Applications Only *

LUSH; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

LUSH in the United Kingdom is seeking a Stock Controller to manage inventory planning, accuracy, and production support. You will monitor stock movement in the ERP and ensure timely call-offs to keep production on track.

You will collaborate with production, procurement, and finance to optimise stock levels, reduce waste, and maintain up-to-date records. A practical, detail-oriented mindset and good communication are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must maintain accurate stock records and schedules.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan stock usage for production plans.
• Maintain accurate live stock system.
• Coordinate daily stock checks and call-offs.
• Work with accounts and procurement to align stock targets.
• Support team and improve processes.
• Schedule and raise production item orders.

Skills

MS Office

Google Workspace

Stock control

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Diversity matters

We are building a brand that represents the people of the world. It's what you do that counts, and we are always looking to expand perspectives and voices to shape our future.

We see you, we celebrate you, we want you!

Who we are

You might know us as the inventors of the bath bomb, but there's more to this great-smelling, partly employee-owned, family-run company than pioneering cosmetics. We believe our business should put more back into the world than it takes and demonstrate that capitalism can be a force for good.

The Living Wage Foundation's statement 'a hard day's work deserves a fair day's pay' is one that we are proud to commit to in the UK. As an accredited Living Wage employer, we put our people first and fight cruel practices like animal testing, promote regeneration, and show that it is what's inside that counts - whether that's an ingredient in a product, or the minerals in a smartphone.

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Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response or our business requirements change.

As a Stock Controller you will be dealing with inventory planning and accuracy. You will be responsible for the stock inventory which includes planning usage for production plans, keeping an accurate system by monitoring stock movements physically and on ERP, scheduling call offs to keep stocks at optimum levels, organising staff support to cover daily checks and stock checks. You will also be expected to work closely with the controllable cost of goods in the department to ensure there is a complete overview of stock requirements which is manageable.

Key Responsibilities

• Working alongside production managers and planning stock requirements for production plans
• Keeping an accurate/live system
• Managing inventory planning and accuracy
• Planning and actioning stock check
• Monitoring and maintaining all offline planning
• Monitoring and adjusting product set ups as required
• Reviewing and adjusting safety stocks
• Managing and improving controllable cost of goods (scrap, mix, etc)
• Communicating stock updates with your team and wider business
• Actively problem solving and improving processes
• Liaise with Accounts to ensure stocks and targets are being managed
• Liaise with Procurement to ensure production requirements are met and any supplied issued are resolved
• Planning and raising orders for all necessary production items
• Planning and scheduling call offs with an understanding of any freshness & storage requirements of the items being ordered
• Presenting, updating and reviewing your business as and when required as well as actively participate in meetings, be accountable for the decisions made in your department
• Supporting your team

Desired Skills and Experience

• Good computer skills (MS Office, Google workspace) with the ability to organise information to be used by others
• Good english - written and spoken
• Great communication skills
• Solution focussed
• Excellent organisational skills along with great time keeping
• Positive and can-do attitude
• Great attention to detail
• Can work well under pressure
• Forward thinking and able to work strategically
• Critical thinker with the ability to plan for multiple scenarios
• You may be required to work outside of your normal working hours - at busy periods
• Previous experience as Stock Support would be an advantage