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Stock Controller

  • £25,000 - £28,000
  • Permanent
  • London Arena
  • Ref: BH-9150

Job Title: Temporary Stock Controller (Maternity Cover)

Location: [Insert Location]
Contract: Fixed-term, Maternity Cover
Hours: Full-time

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Temporary Stock Controller to provide maternity cover within our stock control team. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring accurate inventory records, system alignment, and smooth stock movements across multiple warehouse and logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform stock reconciliations between ERP (NAV) and 3rd party warehouse management systems, identifying and resolving anomalies.
  • Extract and analyse stock data using Excel to ensure alignment across systems.
  • Investigate discrepancies through stock movement audits, correcting errors where necessary.
  • Collaborate with 3rd party logistics partners to resolve product coding issues (case sizes, vintages, duty, descriptions).
  • Validate and process stock transfers between logistics centres.
  • Maintain accurate ERP records relating to stock duty, case sizes, and warehouse allocations.
  • Monitor and process physical warehouse shortages and associated claims.
  • Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, accuracy, and efficiency.

Key Relationships

  • External: Third-party logistics providers
  • Internal: Finance, Operations, Customer Service, Buying, and Sales

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
  • Advanced MS Excel skills are essential.
  • Highly organised, able to work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Effective communicator with the ability to engage across all levels.
  • Calm and accurate when working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Tenacity and a “right first time” mindset.

Experience

  • Extensive experience in stock control processes within commercial environments.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (experience with NAV desirable).
  • Previous experience working with 3rd party logistics and warehouse management systems.
  • Wine knowledge is advantageous, but not essential.

What Success Looks Like

  • Confidently managing stock audits and completing necessary stock movements.
  • Ensuring integrity and accuracy of stock records across all systems.
  • Independently resolving discrepancies and maintaining inventory alignment.
  • Supporting high stock availability with minimal despatch issues.
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