Stock Controller

Job Title: Stock Controller

Location: Willesden, NW10 2JJ

Salary: £32,550.31

Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:30pm Alt Saturdays – 6:30am – 3:30pm

Purpose Of The Role:

Are you an organised and detail-driven Stock Controller looking for your next opportunity? A family owned builders merchant are looking for a proactive individual to join their Willesden team, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining accurate stock records and supporting efficient stock management across the business.

Benefits:

• Perkbox – 24/7 discounts, wellbeing support, online GP access & more
• Company Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance (up to 3x salary, subject to service)
• Staff Discount on all products
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long Service Awards
• 23 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage stock control processes including goods receipt, storage, distribution, sales, and returns
• Ensure stock records accurately reflect physical inventory
• Maintain optimal stock levels to meet demand while minimising overstocking and loss
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, achieving at least 90% accuracy in line with company policy
• Run stock enquiries and reconcile physical counts with system records
• Compile damage reports and process returns to minimise stock loss
• Respond promptly to stock issues, discrepancies, and inventory queries
• Support wider stock control functions, including end-of-year inventory counts
• Use counterbalance forklift licence to safely access, move, and verify stock during inventory checks and warehouse operations

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar stock control or inventory role
• Counterbalance Forklift License (essential)
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Strong IT skills with practical problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and methodical thinking
• Confident with basic mathematics and administrative tasks