Stock Controller

Description:

Stock Controller

Role Summary

The Stock Controller is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring the efficient movement of goods throughout the business. The role supports warehouse and supply chain operations by managing inventory transactions, conducting stock counts, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring the timely availability of products to meet operational and customer demands. This includes overseeing a diverse range of music merchandise, such as apparel, accessories, vinyl records, CDs, collectibles, and promotional items, ensuring stock accuracy, product availability, and effective inventory control across all merchandise lines. The Stock Controller plays a key role in supporting product launches, tours, events, e-commerce fulfilment, and retail operations through effective stock management and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control

Monitor and maintain accurate stock records across all storage locations.

Process stock receipts, transfers, returns, adjustments, and dispatch transactions.

Ensure all inventory movements are recorded accurately within company systems.

Maintain stock levels in line with clients requirements.

Stock Auditing

Perform routine cycle counts and stock checks.

Investigate inventory discrepancies and work with relevant Clients to resolve issues.

Reconcile physical stock levels against system records.

Maintain high levels of stock accuracy.

Warehouse Support

Work closely with warehouse teams to ensure correct stock handling and storage.

Verify incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy.

Ensure products are correctly labelled and located within storage areas.

Support goods-in and goods-out processes as required.

Reporting & Administration

Prepare inventory reports and stock accuracy data.

Maintain inventory documentation and records.

Compliance & Safety

Adhere to company stock control procedures and policies.

Follow warehouse health and safety guidelines at all times.

Ensure stock is stored and managed in accordance with operational standards.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Previous experience in stock control, inventory management, or warehouse operations.

Understanding of inventory control processes and stock management principles.

Experience using inventory, ERP, or warehouse management systems.

Good Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.

Strong numerical and analytical abilities.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Good communication and organisational skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

Experience within manufacturing, logistics, distribution, retail, or warehouse environments.

Attention to detail.

Accuracy and accountability.

Problem-solving skills.

Planning and organisation.

Teamwork and collaboration.

Time management.

Reliability and dependability.

Continuous improvement mindset.

Working Conditions

Primarily office based with work in the warehouse when required.

Regular standing, walking, and stock handling activities.

May require overtime during peak season or busy operational periods.

Salary Range

£28,000 - £35,000 per annum (dependent on industry, location, and experience).

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