Stock Controller

Stock Controller – Fairfield Farm Crisps is looking for a full-time Stock Controller to join our team on a permanent basis at our site just north of Colchester, Essex.

Fantastic company benefits include:

Competitive Salary
Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Pension: NEST Pension Scheme
Free Parking:  Onsite parking available
Employee extras such as: Staff discount, Employee Assistance Programme, a supportive working environment, development opportunities, and involvement in an exciting, expanding food brand

About the role:

As a Stock Controller, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining accurate stock levels of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, ensuring production and customer demand are met while minimising waste and excess stock. You will liaise with suppliers, production teams, and internal departments, and maintain accurate records using ERP or stock management systems and Excel-based tools. This role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (42.5 hours per week, including a 30-minute unpaid break).

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate stock levels and records of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Conduct regular stock checks, cycle counts, and support improvements in stock management processes.
Monitor sales forecasts and production plans to ensure stock levels meet demand, placing orders as required.
Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, delivery schedules, and stock availability, managing queries professionally.
Work closely with production, purchasing, and sales teams to align stock with business needs.
Generate stock reports for management and support accurate documentation across the business.

About you:

As a Stock Controller, you will be a proactive, organised, and detail-focused professional, comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment. You will have previous experience in stock control, inventory, or supply chain management, be IT literate, confident with Microsoft Excel, and able to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams. Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG, knowledge of ERP or inventory management systems, and understanding of production planning or forecasting are desirable. A UK Driver’s Licence is essential due to rural location.

About Fairfields Farm Crisps:

We are a family-run, independent farm, proudly growing our own potatoes since 2006 and transforming them into premium, hand-cooked crisps made entirely on site. As we strive to become the UK’s first carbon-neutral crisp producer, we are looking for passionate, organised individuals who value quality, sustainability, and innovation. With exciting growth and investment underway, this is a great opportunity to join a busy, hands-on SME and make a real impact.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Stock Controller role and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Additional keywords: Stock Controller, Inventory Controller, Stock Management, Supply Chain, Inventory, ERP, Forecasting, Production Planning, Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Warehouse Management, Excel, Inventory Reporting, Stock Reconciliation

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