Stock Controller

Job Description:

Stock Controller
Wigston
£25,000 + Bonus
37 hours - Mon-Thur 8 till 4 / Friday 8 till 3.30.


SF Recruitment are recruiting for a Stock Controller to work for our client based in Wigston, who are a leading specialist in their field.


Main duties
- Central point of contact for all inventory queries.
- Manage the automated replenishment system.
- Assist in the review of replenishment SKU levels in line with business needs.
- Ensure SKUs are available for production on time in full based on future requirements.
- Control perpetual inventory stock counting.
- Maintain inventory accuracy > 95%
- Ensure daily SKU transactions within the system are carried out timely and accurately.
- Ensure that expired stock is removed and returned to QA and relevant paperwork/transfers are completed.
- Investigate stock shortages preventing the replenishment of stores.
- Maintain clear communication with QA for the release of urgent items required in production.
- Ensure all synergy items are labelled on release by QA ready for stores.
- Ensure BPRs are processed in line with business requirements.
- Provide inventory support to the Materials Management Team Leader & Materials Manager.
- Attend the weekly production meetings.
- Assist in annual stock counts.
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The ideal candidate will have:

- Time served within Supply Chain.
- Have a detailed understanding of MRP and inventory control/management systems and ERP.
- Possess relevant IT skills in MS Office applications - outlook, advanced excel and word.
- Knowledge of lean manufacture and continuous improvement.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a demanding and customer focused working environment.
- Possess excellent personal organisation and business administration skills in accordance with best practice methods.
- Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently, and effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- Possess a willingness to learn, improve and adapt.
- Proven history of performance achievements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Be hands on.
- GCSE Maths & English

Benefits:

Discretional KPI bonus (up to 8% of salary).
24 days holiday + bank holidays.
Health cover (after a 6-month probation).
Company pension scheme.
Death in service (4 x annual salary).