Stock Controller

Durham Permanent Competitive + Excellent Benefits Ref: 420478

The Role

An established and growing organisation is looking to appoint a Stock Controller to join its busy warehouse and operations team on a permanent basis.

This is a hands on position with responsibility for maintaining accurate inventory records, investigating stock discrepancies and ensuring products are correctly received, stored and located. The role would suit someone who enjoys combining stock administration and systems work with practical warehouse activity.

The Organisation

Key responsibilities for the Stock Controller include:

•   Maintain accurate stock records across the warehouse and inventory system.
•   Complete regular stock counts, cycle counts and location checks.
•   Investigate stock discrepancies and support timely reconciliation of inventory.
•   Use scanners, warehouse systems and computer-based records to track stock movements.
•   Support the receipt of incoming goods, ensuring products are checked and booked into stock accurately.
•   Ensure stock is correctly stored, labelled and located within the warehouse.
•   Assist with stock movements and replenishment across warehouse locations.
•   Work closely with warehouse and operational colleagues to support efficient order fulfilment.
•   Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and stock control.
•   Identify opportunities to improve stock accuracy and warehouse processes.

About You

I am looking for someone who can demonstrate:

•   Previous experience within stock control, inventory, warehousing, manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
•   Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to stock accuracy.
•   Good numeracy, literacy and general IT skills.
•   Experience using stock, ERP systems.
•   Confidence investigating discrepancies and resolving stock-related issues.
•   Strong organisation and communication skills.
•   A reliable, hands on approach and willingness to support wider warehouse activities when required.
•   The ability to undertake manual handling as part of the role.