Stock / Inventory Controller -TN12 Paddock Wood £30,000-£32,500

Omnia Resourcing Ltd; Lenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Employee retail discounts and benefits

Regular company social events

Full training on systems and processes

Career development and progression

Job summary

Omnia Resourcing Ltd is recruiting for an experienced Stock Controller to join a fast-growing eCommerce fulfilment and distribution business based in Paddock Wood, Kent. In this hands-on role you will own inventory accuracy across a busy warehouse, collaborate with Goods In, Replenishment and Dispatch teams, and drive cycle counts, stock audits and root-cause investigations to keep stock fully traceable.

The successful candidate will be highly detail-oriented, proficient with WMS systems, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on stock control, inventory management or warehouse operations.
• Experience in fast-paced fulfilment, distribution or 3PL environments.
• Good practical experience using a WMS.

Responsibilities

• Managing stock accuracy across the WMS and associated systems.
• Planning and completing regular cycle counts and stock audits.
• Investigating stock discrepancies and identifying root causes.
• Ensuring stock adjustments are properly investigated, authorised and recorded.
• Monitoring stock movements, transfers, replenishment and warehouse locations.
• Checking Goods In accuracy, including SKU identification, quantities and put-away.
• Monitoring batch/lot numbers, expiry dates and FEFO/FIFO stock rotation.
• Managing quarantined, damaged and returned stock.
• Identifying aged, slow-moving and obsolete stock and escalating risks.
• Producing inventory and stock accuracy reports.
• Supporting CAPA, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Working with operational teams to resolve stock issues before they impact customer orders or service levels.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Cycle counting

Discrepancy investigation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

WMS software

Job description

Stock Controller

Paddock Wood, Kent | On-site | £30,000-£32,500 DOE

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Stock Controller to join a fast-growing eCommerce fulfilment and distribution business based in Paddock Wood, Kent.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on inventory professional who enjoys working with data, investigating discrepancies and making sure stock is accurate from Goods In through to dispatch.

About the Role

As Stock Controller, you'll take ownership of inventory accuracy across a busy, multi-client warehouse environment. You'll work closely with Goods In, Replenishment, Outbound and Operations teams to identify issues, investigate root causes and keep stock records accurate and fully traceable.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing stock accuracy across the WMS and associated systems


• Planning and completing regular cycle counts and stock audits


• Investigating stock discrepancies and identifying root causes


• Ensuring stock adjustments are properly investigated, authorised and recorded


• Monitoring stock movements, transfers, replenishment and warehouse locations


• Checking Goods In accuracy, including SKU identification, quantities and put-away


• Monitoring batch/lot numbers, expiry dates and FEFO/FIFO stock rotation


• Managing quarantined, damaged and returned stock


• Identifying aged, slow-moving and obsolete stock and escalating risks


• Producing inventory and stock accuracy reports


• Supporting CAPA, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement


• Working with operational teams to resolve stock issues before they impact customer orders or service levels

About You

We're looking for someone with proven experience in stock control, inventory management or warehouse operations, ideally within a fast-paced fulfilment, distribution or 3PL environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous hands-on Stock Controller / Inventory Controller experience


• Good practical experience using a WMS


• Experience with cycle counting, stock reconciliation and discrepancy investigation


• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with inventory data


• Good understanding of SKU control and stock movements


• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills


• Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach


• The confidence to work collaboratively with operational teams and challenge discrepancies where required

Desirable Experience

• Multi-client 3PL or eCommerce fulfilment


• High-volume D2C operations


• Batch/lot traceability and expiry control


• FEFO/FIFO stock management


• CAPA, root-cause analysis or continuous improvement

What's on Offer?

• £30,000-£32,500 salary, depending on experience


• Free on-site parking


• Employee retail discounts and benefits


• Regular company social events


• Full training on systems and processes


• Career development and progression opportunities


• The opportunity to join a growing operation with genuine exposure to inventory, warehouse operations and supply chain

Location

Paddock Wood, Kent

This is a fully on-site role and would suit candidates within commuting distance of Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone and the surrounding areas.