Stock Controller

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Lelystad; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics in Lelystad is seeking a Stock Controller to oversee stock in the Distribution Hub and workshops, ensuring goods availability and smooth operations. You will analyze stock movements, investigate discrepancies, and support process improvements within a busy logistics environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree/HBO and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with strong Excel skills and professional English (Spanish a plus).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/HBO in related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in related/similar position.
• Experience in invoice Controlling, Admin/Stock Department and Logistics/warehouse knowledge.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and comfortable performing analytics with large data sets.
• Think in processes and improvements.
• Knowledge of English at a professional level essential with Spanish an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure.
• Proactive and able to interact and take initiative when it is needed.
• Flexibility to respond to sudden changes in circumstances and unexpected difficulties.
• Anticipate & responding positively to changing environments.
• Positive attitude, optimistic while facing tough situations and helping out with solutions and innovation.
• Result-oriented and like to work pro-actively.
• Ability to interact with the team in a collegial and emphatic way, being a team player.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of stock within the Distribution Hub and workshops to ensure the availability of goods at the Distribution Hub.
• Manage incidents and resolution (delivery and delays at stores).
• Stock movements analysis (returns, defects, etc.).
• Plan and coordinate internal and external inventory audits.
• Recording entries from suppliers into the system.
• Generating stock movements and analysing them.
• Propose improvements related to logistics processes.

Skills

Stock control

Data analysis

Excel

English proficiency

Spanish language (advantage)

Communication skills

Prioritization

Proactiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree/HBO in related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Are you organised, detail-oriented and passionate about turning data into meaningful insights? Join GXO Logistics in Lelystad in a key stock administration role supporting a leading clothing retailer. You’ll analyse stock movements and large data sets, investigate discrepancies and delays, maintain accurate records and identify opportunities to improve logistics processes—all within a busy, collaborative environment.

What you do on a typical day

As stock Controller your main responsibility will be to oversee the management of stock within the Distribution Hub and workshops to ensure the availability of goods at the Distribution Hub.

• Manage incidents and resolution (delivery and delays at stores)
• Stock movements analysis (returns, defects, etc.)
• Plan and coordinate internal and external inventory audits
• Recording entries from suppliers into the system
• Generating stock movements and analysing them
• Proposing improvements related to logistics processes

What you need to succeed at GXO

• Bachelor’s degree/HBO in related fields
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in related/similar position
• Experience in invoice Controlling, Admin/Stock Department and Logistics/warehouse knowledge
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office, especially Excel
• Strong analytical skills and comfortable performing analytics with large data sets
• Think in processes and improvements
• Knowledge of English at a professional level essential with Spanish an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure
• Proactive and able to interact and take initiative when it is needed
• Flexibility to respond to sudden changes in circumstances and unexpected difficulties
• Anticipate & responding positively to changing environments
• Positive attitude, optimistic while facing tough situations and helping out with solutions and innovation
• Result-oriented and like to work pro-actively
• Ability to interact with the team in a collegial and emphatic way, being a team player

What GXO Offers you:

• A key role within one of the largest and most advanced logistics hubs in the Netherlands
• A competitive salary, depending on experience, based on a 40 hour working week, Monday to Friday
• Clear, visible career paths within a global organisation that actively invests in leadership development and internal progression
• A people‑first culture built on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, where your input truly matters
• A modern working environment with access to a high‑quality company restaurant, offering fresh, healthy meals every day at low cost

Unlock the potential of your future!

Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization. A fascinating environment with plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics oversee their own success. Whatever your position at GXO Logistics, you will face new challenges every day, which will enable you to develop optimally. We support you in your development, so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organisation.

Want to know more about GXO Logistics?

Watch the video below or visit our website www.gxo.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P7NC8gl3bg

In short, this is the next place you want to work!