Stock Controller
Key Areas of Responsibility, Duties and Deliverables Expected:
Responsibilities
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Use the AX/ERP system to monitor, measure and maintain stock accuracy above the 95% minimum threshold to support valid MRP regenerations and business planning.
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Take ownership of stock discrepancy investigations, including reviewing transaction history, physical stock checks, bin locations, system movements and process adherence.
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Produce accurate inventory, bin location and discrepancy reports, highlighting trends, repeat issues and areas requiring corrective action.
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Support and drive root cause analysis for stock errors, working with Warehouse, Production and Planning teams to prevent repeat discrepancies.
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Maintain accurate stock quantities, bin locations and material master data within AX, ensuring system information reflects physical stock.
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Support the development and control of cycle counting activities, including planned counts, follow-up investigations and reporting of results.
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Assist with month-end, year-end and ad hoc stock checks, ensuring all counts are completed accurately and actions are followed through.
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Act as the key contact for Warehouse and Production stock enquiries, providing timely and accurate responses.
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Support improvements to reduce manual errors, improve stock accuracy and increase warehouse control.
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Promote stock control procedures, including correct booking, movement, storage and transaction processes.
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Support training and provide guidance to colleagues where recurring transaction or stock control issues are identified.
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Follow Health & Safety guidelines, housekeeping standards and company procedures at all times.
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Carry out stock control duties at off-site storage locations as required.
General Responsibilities & Duties
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Adhere to company quality awareness.
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Meeting Health and Safety standards, supporting others to do the same.
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Assist other areas of the business when required to carry out the same or similar tasks.
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Any other reasonable duties required.
Personal Attributes
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Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
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Analytical with excellent problem-solving skills.
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Organised with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
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Confident communicator with the ability to challenge errors constructively.
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Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
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Continuous improvement mindset.
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Positive and proactive approach to work.
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Team player with excellent organisational skills.
Required Education, Skills, Training and Experience
Skills
Essential:
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Good working knowledge of AX/ERP systems, inventory control and stock transaction processes.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling stock data, reports and physical counts.
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Ability to investigate stock discrepancies logically and identify root causes.
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Good understanding of warehouse processes, stock movements, bin locations, goods-in, picking and material flow.
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Confident communication skills.
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Strong organisational and time management skills.
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Competent using Windows-based systems, Microsoft Excel and stock reporting tools.
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Ability to work independently and take ownership of stock control activities.
Desirable:
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FLT/VNA experience or willingness to undertake training.
Experience
Essential:
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Previous experience within a warehouse, stock control, inventory or materials environment.
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Experience using an ERP or stock management system, ideally AX.
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Experience carrying out stock checks, cycle counts, discrepancy investigations or inventory reporting.
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Understanding of warehouse transactions, goods-in, picking, production supply and stock movement controls.
Desirable:
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Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing or automotive environment.
Core Values
We pride ourselves on our attitude & culture. It is essential that our Core Values are met irrespective of the job role.
TRUST
Belief and confidence in the reliability of what we do and how we behave.
OPENNESS
Acting with sincerity and transparency.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Taking ownership of our actions and behaviours and delivering our objectives.
RESPECT
Positive behaviours and actions towards others for their abilities, qualities and achievements.
ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Applying an enterprising mindset to create new opportunities for change, growth for personal and/or business success.
AGILITY
Operating with a rapid and continuous approach to grow our business and our competitive advantage.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
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Set a good example of safe behaviour, particularly to new entrants and young persons.
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Work in a safe manner and observe site Health and Safety rules and procedures.
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Do not misuse or interfere with anything provided to ensure the Health and Safety of themselves and others.
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Correctly use the protective clothing and equipment provided.
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Report any safety concerns promptly to their Supervisor and take action to prevent injury if it is safe to do so.
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Report all injuries that occur at work and obtain the necessary first aid treatment.
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Help in the investigation of accidents to prevent recurrence.
Additional Information
Occasional travel to off-site storage locations within the UK may be required.
This job description reflects the general nature and level of work assigned to the role. It does not restrict management's right to reassign duties, responsibilities or location at any time based on business needs if the work is similar, related or a logical reassignment for the position. The company will, where possible, take into account your personal circumstances.
If you feel you're the right fit for this position, please click 'Apply' to join our team!
Please note: We operate an exclusive recruitment partnership with Owen Daniels and therefore kindly request no agency contact.
For any recruitment-related enquiries, please contact Owen Daniels directly.
