Job Description:

Stock Controller

Location: Leighton Buzzard / Dunstable / Houghton Regis (Multi-site)
Salary: £35,000
Hours: Full-time, hours TBC



Are you an experienced Stock Controller who loves investigating discrepancies, analysing data and finding ways to improve processes?

 

We're recruiting for a growing logistics business looking for a proactive and analytical Stock Controller to join their busy operations team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys getting to the bottom of problems, working with data and making a real difference to operational performance.

With continued business growth and increasingly busy warehouse operations, you'll play a key role in maintaining stock accuracy, investigating discrepancies and driving improvements across multiple sites.

 

What You'll Be Doing

• Investigating stock discrepancies, identifying root causes and implementing solutions to prevent recurring issues.
• Analysing stock data using Excel, including formulas, pivot tables and reporting tools.
• Monitoring inventory accuracy, stock adjustments and performance trends.
• Leading stocktakes and coordinating regular cycle counting activities.
• Working closely with warehouse teams, Site Managers and operational colleagues to resolve stock-related issues.
• Identifying opportunities to improve stock control procedures, warehouse processes and overall efficiency.
• Maintaining accurate stock records and master data within warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Producing reports and presenting findings to support operational decision-making.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects across multiple warehouse locations.

 

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, enjoys working with numbers and isn't afraid to ask questions or challenge existing processes.

Essential skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a Stock Controller, Inventory Controller or similar position.
• Strong Excel skills, including confident use of formulas, pivot tables and data analysis.
• Experience investigating stock discrepancies and resolving inventory issues.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• A proactive, investigative approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as travel between sites is required.

Desirable:

• Experience within warehousing, logistics or distribution.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Experience implementing stock control or process improvements.
• Familiarity with Power BI.

 

What's On Offer?

• Opportunity to join a growing and successful logistics business.
• A varied role where your ideas and improvements will make a genuine impact.
• 23 days' annual leave.
• 4% pension.
• Medicash healthcare benefits.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between sites.
• Opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to future business growth.

 

 

Interested?

If you're an experienced Stock Controller with strong Excel skills and a passion for investigating problems and improving processes, we'd love to hear from you.