Stock/Inventory Controller in Sunbury
Posted by Layka Recruitment
£24,000 a year
Sunbury · Permanent
The role will involve working closely with production, purchasing, warehouse and operational teams to maintain stock accuracy, investigate discrepancies and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
32 hours a week- Monday- Thursday only.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all stock control activities, including stock counts, inventory adjustments, stock splitting, pack configurations, batch recalls and location management.
- Oversee goods-in, receiving and booking stock using handheld scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Investigate stock discrepancies, missing inventory and stock held in suspense, ensuring issues are resolved promptly.
- Monitor raw material stock levels, ensuring materials are available to meet production demands, with particular attention to items with long supplier lead times.
- Manage order processing, allocation, preparation, picking and put-away activities.
- Prepare and print pick notes, pre-advices and delivery documentation for warehouse operations.
- Coordinate incoming deliveries and manage bookings through Doc Scheduler.
- Use warehouse systems, including Blue Yonder WMS, to manage stock movements and maintain accurate system data.
- Utilise Excel, advanced formulas and macros to improve processes, automate tasks and reduce manual workloads.
- Use Power BI to monitor and report on operational KPIs, including goods-in performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, process development and staff training.
- Assist with warehouse planning, operational efficiency and stock accuracy.
- Current forklift licence is essential.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, technically confident Stock Controller who understands the importance of accurate inventory management, forward planning and ensuring production never comes to a standstill due to material shortages.
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