Stock & Logistics Controller

Infinitesima; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinitesima is seeking a Stock & Logistics Controller to join the Supply Chain and Operations team in Abingdon. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining stock accuracy, coordinating UK and international shipments, and supporting stores and operations to ensure timely delivery of high-value products.

You will manage inventory records, oversee receipts and transfers, track stock levels, and drive improvements in inventory management while collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control, inventory management, stores or logistics within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to process inventory transactions and maintain accurate stock records.
• Proven track record coordinating UK and international shipments and handling shipping docs.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems for stock control and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing Inventory & Stock Accuracy across the business and ERP system.
• Coordinating UK and international shipments with couriers and freight forwarders.
• Supporting stores operations including receipts, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Producing stock reports and identifying improvements to inventory processes.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Logistics coordination

ERP systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Abingdon, Oxfordshire | Full-Time | On-Site

Help Keep World-Leading Technology Moving At

£36,000 – £48,000 + Benefits Abingdon, Oxfordshire | Full-Time | On-Site Help Keep World-Leading Technology Moving At Infinitesima, we're developing advanced nanometrology systems used by some of the world's most innovative semiconductor companies. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Stock & Logistics Controller to join our Supply Chain and Operations team.

This is a hands-on role combining inventory control, stores coordination and international logistics. You'll be responsible for ensuring materials, components and finished systems move efficiently through the business while maintaining exceptional stock accuracy and supporting the successful delivery of our products worldwide.

If you enjoy solving problems, improving processes and keeping operations running smoothly, this could be the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Managing Inventory & Stock Accuracy

You'll play a key role in maintaining accurate inventory records across the business by:

• Maintaining stock records within our ERP system
• Processing receipts, issues, transfers, returns and stock adjustments
• Monitoring stock levels and investigating discrepancies
• Performing cycle counts and supporting company stocktakes
• Producing stock accuracy and inventory performance reports
• Identifying opportunities to improve inventory management processes

Coordinating Logistics & International Shipments

Working with suppliers, freight partners and internal teams, you'll:

• Coordinate UK and international shipments
• Arrange couriers, freight forwarders and specialist transport providers
• Prepare shipping documentation, including commercial invoices and packing lists
• Track deliveries and proactively resolve shipment issues
• Support import and export activities
• Ensure high-value and sensitive equipment is packaged and transported safely

Supporting Stores & Operations

You'll work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain teams to:

• Coordinate the receipt, storage, picking, packing and dispatch of materials and finished systems
• Manage supplier returns, customer returns and replacement items
• Maintain an organised, safe and efficient stores environment
• Resolve material availability and delivery issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across stores, stock control and logistics processes

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from people who are organised, proactive and take pride in getting the details right.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience in stock control, inventory management, stores or logistics within a manufacturing, engineering or technical environment
• Confidence with processing inventory transactions and maintaining accurate stock records
• Adept with coordinating UK and international shipments
• Good understanding of shipping documentation and logistics processes
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and a consistently high level of accuracy
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence investigating discrepancies and resolving operational issues
• A practical, collaborative and solutions-focused approach

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Working within a semiconductor, scientific instrumentation, electronics or advanced manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of import/export procedures, customs requirements and Incoterms
• Handling high-value or delicate equipment
• Experience working with freight forwarders and specialist transport providers
• Understanding of quality processes, supplier returns and non-conformance procedures
• Experience improving inventory processes, stores operations or ERP systems
• Forklift, manual handling or other relevant operational certifications

Why Join Infinitesima?

• Work with cutting-edge technology at the forefront of semiconductor innovation
• Join a collaborative team where your contribution has a direct impact
• Gain exposure to global logistics and supply chain operations
• Be part of a growing company with ambitious plans
• Help deliver world-class products to customers around the globe

If you're looking for a varied role where no two days are the same and where you'll play a vital part in keeping a high-tech manufacturing operation running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

A bit about us: Infinitesima is a privately owned company founded in 2001, as a spin-out of the University of Bristol, by CTO Professor Andrew Humphris. Our dynamic team of scientists and engineers is focussed on enabling the next generation of semiconductor devices through delivery of innovative products to customers around the world.

Your recruitment journey:

1st stage: (45 minute) Remote meeting to evaluate your experience and technical ability

2nd stage: (2.5 hours) Face to face onsite evaluating technical, presentation and communication skills along with your ways of working and your opportunity to gt to know more about us

Our strength lies in the varied perspectives that come from different cultures, experiences, and identities. We believe that true innovation is fuelled by collaboration, locally and globally. We strive to foster an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully and thrive. If you require adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know, we’ll do our best to support you.

If you prefer your camera off for a remote interview, just let us know, it's fine with us. We'll just say a quick hello first.

A note on how we run interviews:

We use AI only to transcribe our interviews so we can focus fully on you instead of scribbling notes. The AI does not take part in any decision making at any stage. All hiring decisions are made by real humans based on the conversation we have with you.

Location and work pattern:

This role requires attendance on site here at Abingdon.

This vacancy is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.