Warehouse Controller

Danone; Greater London, Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Healthcare

Gym membership

Job summary

Danone in the United Kingdom is seeking a Warehouse Controller to ensure inventory accuracy across 3PLs and WMS/SAP systems. You will lead end-to-end stock processing, investigate discrepancies and support cost controls.

The role involves daily reconciliation, trend analysis on shortages and collaboration with warehouse teams to prevent stock losses. Expect a hybrid schedule with 2–3 days in the office hub and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FMCG logistics and end-to-end stock flow.
• Ability to analyse data and identify discrepancies.
• Strong numerical and planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end stock receipts, returns, claims and co-pack processing with PO/credit creation.
• Monitor quality status changes; communicate releases and blockages.
• Daily stock reconciliation and resolve SAP/WMS/EDI discrepancies.
• Prepare shortage reports and identify trends for corrective action.
• Support waste management and cost control initiatives.
• Coordinate with IBS finance on RC actions and reporting.
• Maintain stock traceability and conduct root cause analysis.
• Assist audits and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Supply chain

Logistics operations

Numeracy

Planning

Initiative

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Job

Danoners are steering us to a more sustainable future, helping to make the world healthier. As a certified B-Corp, we have our Danone Impact Journey to 2025. This will only be possible with each and every one of our leaders.

Role Purpose

The Warehouse Controller is responsible for the accuracy of inventory at given 3rdparty logistics providers; ensuring alignment of physical/virtual locations and quality statuses across relevant WMS systems and SAP, to protect the accuracy of planning, customer service and cost controls. Through investigations & appropriate stake holder management, the Warehouse Controller will minimise stock losses & write offs whilst ensuring that stock management procedures are adhered to at all times.

Key Activities

• Responsible for end-to-end processing of stock receipts, returns, claims and co-pack activity, conduct appropriate investigations and create PO’s and credits in a timely manner.
• Monitor and report changes in quality status made by supply points. Ensure all releases & blockages are processed correctly and that any business impact is communicated.
• Daily stock reconciliation process; monitor and resolve failed EDI messages and discrepancies SAP/WMS/Guardian
• Daily preparation and sharing of shortage reports. Investigating and identify any trends in shortages and work with the warehouse to implement corrective action plans.
• Waste management, minimisation, reporting
• Investigate and resolve all logistics claims forwarded from IBS, within given timeframes;
• Communication of RC and required actions -Key liaison with IBS finance team
• Action stock traceability requests from supply points or quality department within agreed timeframes, providing analysis and impact assessments to the wider business.
• Maintain business continuity plans (BCP’s) & conduct appropriate tests at regular intervals
• Work with customer team & NAMs to challenge customer behaviours that drive logistics complexity and/or costs e.g. MOQs, Goods In checks, fixed booking slots etc
• Work closely with the transport and warehouse team to devise and implement action plans to combat the root causes behind logistical discrepancies
• Ensure adherence to relevant DANGO controls, participate in annual audits, owning corrective actions
• Support the Logistics Manger with continuous improvement activity and special projects.

Salary Range

£35,000-£40,000

About You

We would like you to demonstrate your following key skills:

• Knowledge and experience on supply chain & logistics operations -FMCG experience an advantage
• Systems orientated, with experience of SAP
• Highly skilled with Microsoft Excel
• Accurate and numerate, with attention to detail to be able to challenge and spot errors
• Plans activities in a systematic way; able to think ahead and consider different options to achieve goals
• Results driven and shows tenacity to achieve a high quality outcome
• Takes initiative even when faced with critical situations
• Conveys a positive mindset & is ready to change way of working
• Rapidly builds trustful relationships with a broad range of people

About Us

At Danone, we are committed to delivering better health through better nutrition for millions of consumers and patients in our communities.

Our market-leading products reach millions of consumers and patients every day. Our iconic brands span across the dairy, plant-based and water industries, including Actimel, Alpro and evian.

We're also a leading provider of specialised early-life nutrition through our Aptamil and Cow & Gate brands and medical nutrition products and services through our Nutricia brand.

Depending on the needs of your role, you'll spend an average of 2 to 3 days per week in the office hub, enhancing community, problem solving, and innovation.

We offer a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your needs. This includes core benefits like pension, life assurance, and healthcare, plus options such as private medical insurance, gym memberships, cycle to work and holiday trading.

You'll also have access to employee discounts and wellbeing support, helping you look after your health, finances and lifestyle in a way that works for you. Discover More: https://careers.danone.com/uki/en/our-learning-and-rewards.html

Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA, representing our core values and beliefs. We embrace diversity as a driving force for positive change, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued.

The closing date for external applications is 26/10/2026 at 15:00pm, you will therefore hear about your application after this date.

To be considered for this role, you will need to hold the right to work in the United Kingdom/Ireland, we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.