Stock And Inventory Controller

Stock & Inventory Controller

Location:

Hemel Hempstead. Salary: £33,000 - £35,000.

Hours:

Full Time | Permanent | Monday to Friday (37.5 hours) 9.00 am to 5.30 pm occasional weekends for stock taking.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stock & Inventory Controller to join a leading global technology business that delivers innovative digital transformation solutions within hospitality, retail and quick service restaurant brands. This is a pivotal role within the Supply Chain team, responsible for managing inventory, forecasting demand, coordinating logistics and ensuring stock availability across a fast paced operational environment. Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and international manufacturing partners, you will play a key role in maintaining service levels and supporting customer delivery requirements.

• Maintain accurate inventory records across multiple locations
• Conduct regular stock audits and cycle counts
• Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Monitor aged, excess and obsolete stock
• Manage reorder points, safety stock levels and lead times
• Ensure adherence to inventory control best practices including FIFO

• Analyse customer forecasts and demand trends
• Support inventory planning and stock modelling activities
• Monitor forecast accuracy and recommend improvements
• Work closely with Sales and Purchasing teams to optimise stock availability

• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities
• Manage purchase orders, sales orders, invoicing and goods receipt processes
• Support import and export activities and ensure compliance with regulations
• Resolve delivery and logistics issues in a timely manner
• Deputise for the Supply Chain Manager when required

• Act as a key point of contact for internal teams, suppliers and customers
• Build strong relationships with logistics partners and manufacturers
• Monitor supplier performance and address operational issues
• Support commercial discussions including pricing, discounts and rebates

• Maintain accurate data within Sage or ERP systems
• Produce inventory and supply chain reports
• Track key performance indicators including stock accuracy, inventory turnover and service levels
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings
• Provide meaningful insights through data analysis and reporting

• Proven experience in stock control, inventory management or supply chain operations
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles including stock accuracy, safety stock
• Experience using ERP or inventory management systems
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups and data analysis
• Power BI experience
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

• Sage 200 or similar ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or Net Suite
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Demand planning or S&OP exposure

• Join a growing global technology business
• Work with internationally recognised brands
• Varied and challenging role with genuine career development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to influence supply chain performance and business success

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Free on site parking
• Company bonus based on individual performance and company
• Pension
• Gym allowance
• Eye testing
• Kitchen and break out area
• Employee assistance programme