Stock Control Specialist

Stock Control Specialist – 6 Month Contract – Luton

Are you an experienced Stock Controller looking for a new opportunity before Christmas in a role you can make your own? If so this position could be of suit!

We are working with a well-established long standing client to recruit a Stock Controller on an initial 6 month fixed term contract. This is a newly created role within their Luton Head Office, you will be responsible for making sure inventory records are accurate across the company’s ERP and warehouse management systems. The role will see you work closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Services, IT and third-party logistics providers.

This is a role for someone who enjoys getting to the bottom of a problem. You’ll reconcile stock, investigate discrepancies, find the root cause and put things right, while keeping Customer Services informed so orders keep moving.

Our client is offering a salary upto £37k.

The role

  • Carry out daily, weekly and monthly stock reconciliations
  • Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
  • Reconcile inventory across multiple warehouse locations and support stocktakes and cycle counts
  • Manage Supplier Return Transfer Notes and investigate discrepancies from auto-receipted transactions
  • Prepare inventory reports and support Finance with month-end stock reconciliations
  • Be the main contact for stock availability queries
  • Communicate stock shortages, batch issues and supply risks early to Customer Services and other stakeholders
  • Help resolve order fulfilment and inventory-related customer issues
  • Identify ways to improve inventory accuracy, controls and efficiency
  • Monitor inventory accuracy and performance across third-party logistics providers
  • Manage stock write-offs, damaged goods and inventory adjustments in line with company policy
  • Coordinate stock holds, releases and transfers between warehouse locations

About you

  • Experience in inventory control and stock reconciliation
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reconciliations
  • Experience using ERP and warehouse management systems
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication skills, with the confidence to work across several departments

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