Stock and Inventory Controller

Stock & Inventory Controller
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000
Hours: Full Time | Permanent | Monday to Friday (37.5 hours) 9.00 am to 5.30 pm occasional weekends for stock taking

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stock & Inventory Controller to join a leading global technology business that delivers innovative digital transformation solutions within hospitality, retail and quick service restaurant brands.
This is a pivotal role within the Supply Chain team, responsible for managing inventory, forecasting demand, coordinating logistics and ensuring stock availability across a fast paced operational environment. Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and international manufacturing partners, you will play a key role in maintaining service levels and supporting customer delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Management
·Maintain accurate inventory records across multiple locations
·Conduct regular stock audits and cycle counts
·Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions
·Monitor aged, excess and obsolete stock
·Manage reorder points, safety stock levels and lead times
·Ensure adherence to inventory control best practices including FIFO

Forecasting & Demand Planning:

·Analyse customer forecasts and demand trends
·Support inventory planning and stock modelling activities
·Monitor forecast accuracy and recommend improvements
·Work closely with Sales and Purchasing teams to optimise stock availability

Logistics & Supply Chain Operations:

·Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities
·Manage purchase orders, sales orders, invoicing and goods receipt processes
·Support import and export activities and ensure compliance with regulations
·Resolve delivery and logistics issues in a timely manner
·Deputise for the Supply Chain Manager when required

Stakeholder & Supplier Management:

·Act as a key point of contact for internal teams, suppliers and customers
·Build strong relationships with logistics partners and manufacturers
·Monitor supplier performance and address operational issues
·Support commercial discussions including pricing, discounts and rebates

Reporting & Analysis:

·Maintain accurate data within Sage or ERP systems
·Produce inventory and supply chain reports
·Track key performance indicators including stock accuracy, inventory turnover and service levels
·Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings
·Provide meaningful insights through data analysis and reporting

About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
·Proven experience in stock control, inventory management or supply chain operations
·Strong understanding of inventory management principles including stock accuracy, safety stock
·Experience using ERP or inventory management systems
·Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups and data analysis
·Power BI experience
·Strong analytical and problem solving skills
·Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
·The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure
·High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Desirable Experience:

·Sage 200 or similar ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or NetSuite
·Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
·Demand planning or S&OP exposure

What's in it for you?
·Join a growing global technology business
·Work with internationally recognised brands
·Varied and challenging role with genuine career development opportunities
·Collaborative and supportive team environment
·Opportunity to influence supply chain performance and business success

Additional Information:
·25 days plus bank holidays
·Free on site parking
·Company bonus based on individual performance and company
·Pension
·Gym allowance
·Eye testing
·Kitchen and break out area
·Employee assistance programme

If you are an experienced Stock Controller, Inventory Controller or Supply Chain professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, advertised by SMT Recruitment (Smart10 Ltd), acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within three working days if you are shortlisted.
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