Assistant Stock Controller

Assistant Stock Controller
Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you organised, analytical and looking to build your career within stock control? We're working with a well established food manufacturing business in Harlow that is looking to add an Assistant Stock Controller to its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast paced environment where you'll play a key role in ensuring stock accuracy, supporting production and helping maintain efficient operations across multiple sites.

The Role

Working closely with the Senior Stock Controller and Finance team, you'll be responsible for supporting all aspects of stock control and inventory management. No two days are the same, and you'll be involved in everything from daily stock checks through to monthly stock takes and reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

Carrying out daily stock checks and perpetual inventory reviews
Auditing daily vehicle dispatches
Booking deliveries into the system across multiple sites
Investigating stock discrepancies and resolving stock queries
Monitoring stock exception reports
Managing part pallets and returning cancelled orders to stock
Checking customer returns and proof of delivery documentation
Closing production orders
Assisting with monthly stock takes across three sites
Producing reports on stock variances
Monitoring best before dates to minimise waste and support effective stock rotation
Supporting internal and external audits About You

We're looking for someone who is detail focused, organised and enjoys working with data and processes.

Ideally you'll have:

Previous experience in stock control, inventory or warehouse administration
Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
The ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems would be an advantage, but isn't essential.

What's on Offer?
Join a successful and growing food manufacturing business
Supportive and friendly working environment
Opportunity to develop your stock control career
Long term career progression
Competitive salary and benefits package If you're looking for your next opportunity in stock control and want to join a business where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Talent Guardian Recruitment for a confidential conversation