Stock Controller

Chemco; Ireland; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemco Ireland Limited is recruiting a highly organised Stock Controller to join our Distribution team in Ireland. The role focuses on maintaining inventory accuracy, managing stock control activities, and governing inventory across the Distribution Division to support warehouse operations and business growth.

You will handle GRNs, stock movements, discrepancies, and reporting, while driving improvements in stock accuracy, traceability, and inventory governance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in stock control or inventory management.
• Strong knowledge of ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records across warehouse locations.
• Manage stock transactions, GRNs, and stock movements within the WMS.
• Take ownership of inventory administration and documentation.
• Coordinate stock receipt, storage, picking and dispatch in line with procedures.
• Generate stock accuracy metrics and KPI reports.
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in stock accuracy and controls.

Skills

ERP/WMS proficiency

Excel data analysis

Stock control

Inventory reconciliation

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Independent working

Tools

ERP system

WMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chemco Ireland Limited are recruiting a highly organised and detail-oriented Stock Controller to join our Distribution team.

The Distribution Stock Controller is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, managing stock control activities, and ensuring effective inventory governance across the Distribution Division. The role plays a key part in supporting warehouse operations, improving inventory visibility, driving stock accuracy, and supporting business growth initiatives through effective inventory management.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records across all warehouse locations through stock control, cycle counting, stock reconciliations and discrepancy investigations.
• Manage inventory transactions within the Warehouse Management System (WMS), including GRNs, stock movements, adjustments, quarantines, returns, disposals and customer-specific stock requests.
• Take ownership of inventory administration activities and ensure all supporting documentation is processed accurately and on time.
• Support warehouse operations by coordinating inventory activities and ensuring receipt, storage, picking, loading and dispatch processes are completed in line with company procedures.
• Generate inventory reports, stock accuracy metrics, KPI reports and other operational performance data to support decision-making.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Drive continuous improvement in stock accuracy, inventory control, traceability and warehouse processes.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, quality standards and inventory governance protocols.
• Provide support during stock counts, audits and operational peak periods.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely where required and complete all relevant inspections and checks.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and audit readiness across inventory and warehouse areas.
• Act as a key point of contact for stock-related matters and work collaboratively with Operations, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Quality and Warehouse teams.

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a stock control, inventory management, warehouse administration, or similar inventory-focused role.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including analysing data, reconciling information and producing reports.
• Experience managing GRNs, stock transactions, inventory adjustments, cycle counts and stock reconciliations.
• Experience investigating stock discrepancies and identifying root causes of inventory issues.
• Experience preparing inventory reports, monitoring KPIs and supporting inventory-related business decisions.
• Experience using Mechanical Handling Equipment.
• Strong understanding of inventory control principles and stock accuracy methodologies.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret inventory data, identify trends and provide meaningful insights.
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and accountable approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Our Vision

Everyone at Chemco is united behind a vision of our company growing and evolving as we march towards the future.

We have built our company on strong family foundations and as our team expands, new members introduce new expertise, new experiences, and new insights, further strengthening our business. We recognise that we are only as strong as our team members and so we will continue to search out, recruit and develop exceptional talent.

Chemco Ireland Ltd is committed to recruiting people with the right skills, expertise and qualifications that contribute positively to the values and aims of the company. Chemco Ireland Ltd is an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Offer of employment is subject to two satisfactory reference checks, a pre-employment medical assessment, and any additional pre-employment checks that may be required.

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