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Stock Controller

Vertical Advantage Limited
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

London, Greater London SW1A2DX, England

Salary

£25,000 - £28,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for a Temporary Stock Controller to cover maternity leave in our stock control team, based in [Insert Location].
  • The role requires extensive experience in stock control processes and proficiency with ERP systems, particularly NAV, along with advanced Excel skills.
  • Key responsibilities include performing stock reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and collaborating with third-party logistics partners.
  • The position is full-time and offers a competitive salary of £30,000 per year.
  • Candidates should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under pressure.
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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