Stock Control Manager - G4 | Location: Aston Clinton, HP22 | Salary: £33,000 | Hours: 09.00 - 17.00 Monday - Friday | Reporting to: Head of Operations | Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
We support a wide range of clients, from major corporates and global sporting events to international artists, festivals, and film & TV production companies. We are a well‑established logistics and brand support business with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality, bespoke services. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation that offers a supportive environment and clear career development pathways.
About the Role
As Stock Control Manager, you will lead and coordinate stock control activities across the warehouse operation, ensuring high levels of accuracy, efficiency and compliance. You will play a key role in maintaining stock integrity, supporting operational performance and developing the wider team. This position requires a highly organised and proactive individual who can manage multiple priorities while driving a “right first‑time” culture. The role operates Monday to Friday (9am-5pm), with some flexibility required. Please note, this role does not involve purchasing or procurement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and develop the stock control team, including performance management, training and coaching
- Maintain stock accuracy with a target of 100% integrity across all systems
- Manage and investigate stock discrepancies, completing root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing improvements
- Oversee accurate and timely 3PL storage reporting
- Manage stock reservations or refusals where abnormalities or risks are identified (e.g. product non‑conformance or food safety concerns)
- Plan and manage replenishment to ensure pick locations are fully stocked in line with demand
- Schedule and oversee cycle counts, stock takes and ad‑hoc stock checks
- Optimise warehouse storage through effective product placement and consolidation strategies
- Develop storage solutions for new clients and maximise space utilisation
- Work across multiple WMS platforms, creating and utilising reports to maintain stock accuracy
- Liaise with Finance and Client Support teams to manage aged, obsolete or expired stock
- Support organisation‑wide understanding of stock control best practices through training and guidance
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as required
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Strong experience in stock control or inventory management within a warehouse environment
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders across all levels
- Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Good understanding of stock integrity, replenishment and warehouse processes
Qualifications
- Good standard of education (minimum 5 GCSEs or equivalent)
- Desirable: HND or degree in Logistics, Business, STEM, Finance, Accounting or a related field
What We’re Looking For
- A proactive and organised team player
- A strong communicator with the ability to influence and educate others
- Someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment
- A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence
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