Stock / Inventory Controller

Hays; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Stock/Inventory Controller to enhance their supply chain operations. In this pivotal role, you will oversee stock replenishment and rotation, ensuring efficient collaboration with suppliers and warehousing partners. Your strong analytical skills, particularly in Excel, will be crucial as you manage large datasets and resolve discrepancies. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment focused on food brands that thrive both in the UK and globally.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Hybrid working (3 in office, 2 WFH)

Flexible hours policy

Pension

Product discounts

Ongoing career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in stock and inventory management is essential.
• Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and Vlookup are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and weekly stock replenishment and rotation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and warehousing partners for timely deliveries.

Skills

Inventory Planning

Stock Planning

Inventory Control

Stock Control

Supply Chain Planning

Materials Planning

Buying

Excel Skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Hays Kingston Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

Stock / Inventory Controller

Hays Kingston Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

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Your new company

With a proud heritage and a long track record of success, this is a business that has a clear purpose which has served it well. They have developed a number of food brands that generate significant sales in the UK and globally.

Your new role

In this key position, you will work collaboratively with the Supply Chain and Operations Teams, and take responsibility for the daily / weekly planning of stock replenishment and stock rotation.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have experience working in a similar position, placing orders and liaising with Suppliers to track / expedite, to ensure that they are delivered within the agreed timeframes. You will collaborate with offsite warehousing partners to ensure they are booking in goods according to correct procedure, enabling stock to be live and available in a timely manner. You will also work with warehousing partners to identify any quality or quantity discrepancies, and work with suppliers to resolve, escalating if necessary. Any experience of Inventory / Stock planning is an advantage as you will work with the leadership team on seasonal / yearly planning. You will have strong Excel skills (including Pivot Tables, Vlookup and similar), be numerate and comfortable working with large datasets. You will be well-organised and able to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic planning environment. A degree is useful but not essential. Experience in Food / FMCG sector is a definite advantage.

What you'll get in return

Competitive remuneration to suit experience, hybrid working (3 in office, 2 WFH) and flexible / core hours policy, pension, product discounts and much more. There are also opportunities for ongoing career development.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Your new company

With a proud heritage and a long track record of success, this is a business that has a clear purpose which has served it well. They have developed a number of food brands that generate significant sales in the UK and globally.

Your new role

In this key position, you will work collaboratively with the Supply Chain and Operations Teams, and take responsibility for the daily / weekly planning of stock replenishment and stock rotation.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have experience working in a similar position, placing orders and liaising with Suppliers to track / expedite, to ensure that they are delivered within the agreed timeframes. You will collaborate with offsite warehousing partners to ensure they are booking in goods according to correct procedure, enabling stock to be live and available in a timely manner. You will also work with warehousing partners to identify any quality or quantity discrepancies, and work with suppliers to resolve, escalating if necessary. Any experience of Inventory / Stock planning is an advantage as you will work with the leadership team on seasonal / yearly planning. You will have strong Excel skills (including Pivot Tables, Vlookup and similar), be numerate and comfortable working with large datasets. You will be well-organised and able to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic planning environment. A degree is useful but not essential. Experience in Food / FMCG sector is a definite advantage.

What you'll get in return

Competitive remuneration to suit experience, hybrid working (3 in office, 2 WFH) and flexible / core hours policy, pension, product discounts and much more. There are also opportunities for ongoing career development.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Desired Skills and Experience

Inventory Planning
Stock Planning
Inventory Control
Stock Control
Supply Chain Planning
Materials Planning
Buying

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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