Stock/Inventory Controller

Layka Recruitment; Sunbury-on-Thames; In loco; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Layka Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Stock Controller to manage inventory accuracy and material availability in a busy manufacturing and warehouse setting. You will oversee goods-in/out, use WMS and handheld scanners, and drive stock integrity across production needs.

The role requires Excel with macros, Power BI reporting skills, and a current forklift licence. Collaboration with production, purchasing and warehouse teams is essential for smooth daily operations.

Competenze

• Experience in stock control within manufacturing/warehousing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory records.
• Experience with WMS and goods-in/out processes.
• Forklift licence is essential.
• Proficiency in Excel with macros.
• Knowledge of Power BI for KPI reporting.

Mansioni

• Manage all stock control activities including stock counts, adjustments and location management.
• Oversee goods-in, receiving and booking stock using handheld scanners and WMS.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and missing inventory, resolving issues promptly.
• Monitor raw material stock levels to meet production demands.
• Handle order processing, allocation, preparation, picking and put-away activities.
• Prepare pick notes, pre-advices and delivery documentation for warehouse operations.
• Coordinate incoming deliveries and bookings through Doc Scheduler.
• Utilise Blue Yonder WMS to manage stock movements and data.
• Utilise Excel advanced formulas/macros to improve processes and reduce manual work.
• Use Power BI to monitor KPIs and goods-in performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and staff training.
• Assist with warehouse planning and stock accuracy.

Conoscenze

Stock control

Excel macros

Power BI

WMS

Doc Scheduler

Forklift licence

Blue Yonder

Inventory accuracy

Strumenti

Blue Yonder WMS

Excel

Power BI

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for an organised, proactive and reliable Stock Controller to manage stock control and material availability within a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, coordinating goods-in and goods-out activities, supporting production requirements and ensuring materials are available when needed.

The role will involve working closely with production, purchasing, warehouse and operational teams to maintain stock accuracy, investigate discrepancies and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

32 hours a week- Monday- Thursday only.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all stock control activities, including stock counts, inventory adjustments, stock splitting, pack configurations, batch recalls and location management.
• Oversee goods-in, receiving and booking stock using handheld scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Investigate stock discrepancies, missing inventory and stock held in suspense, ensuring issues are resolved promptly.
• Monitor raw material stock levels, ensuring materials are available to meet production demands, with particular attention to items with long supplier lead times.
• Manage order processing, allocation, preparation, picking and put-away activities.
• Prepare and print pick notes, pre-advices and delivery documentation for warehouse operations.
• Coordinate incoming deliveries and manage bookings through Doc Scheduler.
• Use warehouse systems, including Blue Yonder WMS, to manage stock movements and maintain accurate system data.
• Utilise Excel, advanced formulas and macros to improve processes, automate tasks and reduce manual workloads.
• Use Power BI to monitor and report on operational KPIs, including goods-in performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, process development and staff training.
• Assist with warehouse planning, operational efficiency and stock accuracy.
• Current forklift licence is essential.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, technically confident Stock Controller who understands the importance of accurate inventory management, forward planning and ensuring production never comes to a standstill due to material shortages