Stock / Inventory Controller

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Stock/Inventory Controller to join their dynamic team in London. This key role involves collaborating with Supply Chain and Operations Teams to ensure effective stock replenishment and rotation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in inventory planning, exceptional Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. With competitive remuneration, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career development, this position offers a fantastic chance to contribute to a successful business with a proud heritage in the food sector.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Pension

Product discounts

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory/stock planning is advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and Vlookup.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations Teams for stock replenishment.
• Liaise with suppliers to track and expedite orders.

Skills

Inventory Planning

Stock Planning

Inventory Control

Stock Control

Supply Chain Planning

Materials Planning

Buying

Education

Degree in related field

Tools

Excel

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Stock / Inventory Controller, London (Kingston upon Thames)

Client: Hays

Location: London (Kingston upon Thames), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Views: 4

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description:

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

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Desired Skills and Experience

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

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