Stock & Logistics Controller
£36,000 – £48,000 + Benefits Abingdon, Oxfordshire | Full-Time | On-Site
Help Keep World-Leading Technology Moving
At Infinitesima, we're developing advanced nanometrology systems used by some of the world's most innovative semiconductor companies. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Stock & Logistics Controller to join our Supply Chain and Operations team.
This is a hands-on role combining inventory control, stores coordination and international logistics. You'll be responsible for ensuring materials, components and finished systems move efficiently through the business while maintaining exceptional stock accuracy and supporting the successful delivery of our products worldwide.
If you enjoy solving problems, improving processes and keeping operations running smoothly, this could be the role for you.
What You'll Be Doing
Managing Inventory & Stock Accuracy
You'll play a key role in maintaining accurate inventory records across the business by:
- Maintaining stock records within our ERP system
- Processing receipts, issues, transfers, returns and stock adjustments
- Monitoring stock levels and investigating discrepancies
- Performing cycle counts and supporting company stocktakes
- Producing stock accuracy and inventory performance reports
- Identifying opportunities to improve inventory management processes
Coordinating Logistics & International Shipments
Working with suppliers, freight partners and internal teams, you'll:
- Coordinate UK and international shipments
- Arrange couriers, freight forwarders and specialist transport providers
- Prepare shipping documentation, including commercial invoices and packing lists
- Track deliveries and proactively resolve shipment issues
- Support import and export activities
- Ensure high-value and sensitive equipment is packaged and transported safely
Supporting Stores & Operations
You'll work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain teams to:
- Coordinate the receipt, storage, picking, packing and dispatch of materials and finished systems
- Manage supplier returns, customer returns and replacement items
- Maintain an organised, safe and efficient stores environment
- Resolve material availability and delivery issues
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across stores, stock control and logistics processes
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from people who are organised, proactive and take pride in getting the details right.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience in stock control, inventory management, stores or logistics within a manufacturing, engineering or technical environment
- Confidence with processing inventory transactions and maintaining accurate stock records
- Adept with coordinating UK and international shipments
- Good understanding of shipping documentation and logistics processes
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and a consistently high level of accuracy
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Confidence investigating discrepancies and resolving operational issues
- A practical, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
It Would Be Great If You Also Have
- Working within a semiconductor, scientific instrumentation, electronics or advanced manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of import/export procedures, customs requirements and Incoterms
- Handling high-value or delicate equipment
- Experience working with freight forwarders and specialist transport providers
- Understanding of quality processes, supplier returns and non-conformance procedures
- Experience improving inventory processes, stores operations or ERP systems
- Forklift, manual handling or other relevant operational certifications
Why Join Infinitesima?
- Work with cutting-edge technology at the forefront of semiconductor innovation
- Join a collaborative team where your contribution has a direct impact
- Gain exposure to global logistics and supply chain operations
- Be part of a growing company with ambitious plans
- Help deliver world-class products to customers around the globe
If you're looking for a varied role where no two days are the same and where you'll play a vital part in keeping a high-tech manufacturing operation running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
A bit about us:
Infinitesima is a privately owned company founded in 2001, as a spin-out of the University of Bristol, by CTO Professor Andrew Humphris. Our dynamic team of scientists and engineers is focussed on enabling the next generation of semiconductor devices through delivery of innovative products to customers around the world.
Our strength lies in the varied perspectives that come from different cultures, experiences, and identities. We believe that true innovation is fuelled by collaboration, locally and globally. We strive to foster an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully and thrive. If you require adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know, we'll do our best to support you.
Note to recruitment agencies: Infinitesima Ltd only works with approved agencies and does not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not submit candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Infinitesima Ltd employees. Infinitesima Ltd is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.
A note on how we run interviews:
We use AI only to transcribe our interviews so we can focus fully on you instead of scribbling notes. The AI does not take part in any decision making at any stage. All hiring decisions are made by real humans based on the conversation we have with you.
Location and work pattern:
All of our new UK team members are asked to work on site here at Abingdon during their first three months with us. We offer flexible, hybrid working where possible upon completion of probation.
