Senior Stock Controller

Location: Snetterton

Senior Stock Controller | Up to £35k | Snetterton | Automotive Technology

We are working with our client looking for a Senior Stock Controller to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the stores' function, ensuring materials are accurately received, stored, controlled and issued to support production and project requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced stores or warehouse professional to play a key role in supporting a highly technical manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will provide operational coordination and support to the stores' team while helping to maintain accurate stock records, efficient material flow and warehouse best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operation of the stores and warehouse function
Support and coordinate the stores team, ensuring workloads and priorities are effectively managed
Receive, inspect and correctly store incoming materials and components
Pick, issue and kit materials accurately for production and project requirements
Maintain accurate stock levels and ERP transactions
Carry out stock checks, investigate discrepancies and support inventory audits
Prepare goods for dispatch, ensuring correct packaging, labelling and documentation
Maintain material traceability and effective storage practices
Work closely with Production, Procurement and Supply Chain teams to ensure material availability
Maintain a safe, clean and organised stores environment in line with 5S standards
Identify opportunities to improve stock control, material flow and warehouse efficiency
Support the onboarding and training of new team members where required
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential experience:

Previous experience within a warehouse, stores or manufacturing environment
Stock control and inventory management experience
Goods-in, goods-out and material handling experience
Experience using ERP or stock management systems
Understanding of stock traceability, labelling and storage requirements
Experience working alongside Production, Procurement or Supply Chain teams
Desirable experience:

IFS ERP experience
Previous senior stores or warehouse experience
Experience providing guidance and support to colleagues
Current forklift licence
Knowledge of 5S, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement practices

Experience with in an engineering or technical manufacturing environment
Salary and benefits

Salary up to £35k
Company bonus scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free on-site parking
Pension scheme
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Study support and clear career progression
Friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment
Opportunity to work on industry-leading automotive simulation technology with some of the world's most recognised automotive brands