Stock Manager

Michael Page (UK); Greenford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Stock Manager for a premium food manufacturer in Greenford. The role involves full ownership of stock control, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong stock management experience within food manufacturing or FMCG, along with proven skills in ERP systems and a proactive approach to improve processes. The position offers a competitive salary of £50k, bonus, and several benefits including 25 days holiday and a sick leave package.

Benefits

25 days holiday + BH

10% bonus (discretionary)

Sick leave package

Pension

5 days on site

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stock or inventory management within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of batch control, shelf life, and stock rotation.
• Experience working with ERP or warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of stock control across raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Managing stock movements and ensuring effective stock rotation.
• Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies.

Skills

Stock management experience

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented approach

Cross-functional communication

Proactive mindset

Tools

ERP system

Warehouse management system

Job description

Previous Experience

• Previous foods experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Previous Warehouse and Stock management experience - essential

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing, premium food manufacturer with a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and operational excellence. Based in Greenford, the business supplies both retail and direct-to-consumer channels and is experiencing continued growth, creating the need for an experienced Stock Manager to join the operations team.

Job Description

Reporting into the Operations leadership team, the Stock Manager will take full ownership of stock control across raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. This role is critical in ensuring stock accuracy, availability, and compliance within a fast-paced food production environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full accountability for stock accuracy across multiple storage locations
• Managing stock movements, reconciliations, cycle counts, and periodic stock takes
• Ensuring effective stock rotation, traceability, and batch control in line with food safety standards
• Working closely with Production, Planning, and Procurement to align stock levels with demand
• Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies, implementing corrective actions
• Maintaining accurate records within the ERP/WMS system
• Supporting audits and ensuring compliance with BRC, HACCP, and internal controls
• Identifying opportunities to improve stock processes and reduce waste

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a hands‑on Stock Manager with experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment.

You will have:

• Proven experience in stock or inventory management within food manufacturing or FMCG
• Strong understanding of batch control, shelf life, and stock rotation
• Experience working with ERP or warehouse management systems
• A detail‑oriented and analytical approach with strong problem‑solving skills
• The ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate effectively at all levels
• A proactive mindset with a continuous improvement focus

What's on Offer

On offer for the successful candidate:

• £50k
• 25 days holiday + BH
• 10% bonus (discretionary)
• Sick leave package
• Pension
• 5 days on site (7:30 to 4:15)