Stock Controller, Bolton UK
Function Title:
Stock Controller, Bolton UK
Position Reports To:
UK Supply Chain Process Manager
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to manage stock accuracy and inventory control, liaise with the Procurement and QHSE teams, and ensure smooth communication across departments regarding stock needs, delivery dates, and quality. Responsibilities include conducting stock counts, maintaining SAP records, monitoring stock discrepancies, and supporting external audits.
Key Result Areas
Stock Management & SAP Accuracy
Activities:
Data input of perpetual stock checks into SAP
Conduct physical and SAP-based stock investigations
Perform routine stock adjustments in SAP
Create inventory records for stock checks
Lead root cause analysis for recurring stock discrepancies
Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions
Results / KPIs:
Reduction in stock variance trends
Improved stock turnover ratio
Stock Auditing & PI Counts
Activities:
Participate in perpetual inventory (PI) counts
Work with internal and external auditors
Support and document stock investigations
Keep up-to-date reports relevant to stock ownership/responsibility
Results / KPIs:
Timely completion of stock counts
Audit compliance and satisfactory audit outcomes
Monitor progression of plant stock checks
Cross-Functional Communication
Activities:
Communicate updates to relevant departments
Liaise with QHSE on returned items
Support Production Planning with accurate stock forecasts
Liaise with Finance on stock valuation and reconciliations
Results / KPIs:
Proactive communication on issues impacting delivery
Faster resolution of cross-department issues
On-time stock availability for production
Operational Team Support
Activities:
Distribute daily work and support Team Leaders
Cover other roles in Operations & Logistics as needed
Train and mentor warehouse and operations staff on SAP transactions and stock accuracy best practices
Results / KPIs:
Operational continuity during absences
Increased team SAP proficiency
Improved departmental stock KPIs
Documentation & Quality Control
Activities:
Maintain batch classification information
Accompany testing companies and offer support
Results / KPIs:
Up-to-date and accurate documentation
Operational continuity during audits
Experience:
Good secondary education
Computer literacy, good numeric aptitude, attention to detail
Minimum 3–5 years in inventory or supply chain control, ideally in a manufacturing or process industry.
Industrious nature, the ability to work well with other team members, able to work well under pressure.
SAP experience preferred
Role Details:
Onsite - Bolton, UK
37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday
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