Operations Manager

Group Stock Controller

Location: Peterborough

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Reporting to: Finance & Operations Director

The Opportunity

My client is an established business operating across multiple warehouse locations, supplying a diverse range of products to customers nationwide. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Group Stock Controller to take ownership of stock management, inventory accuracy and warehouse optimisation across the business.

This is a varied role combining office-based analysis with hands-on warehouse activity, offering the opportunity to make a real impact on stock control processes, warehouse efficiency and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage stock holdings across multiple warehouse locations.
• Monitor stock accuracy and ensure inventory records remain up to date.
• Coordinate stock movements between sites to support customer demand and production requirements.
• Analyse warehouse capacity and optimise storage layouts to maximise space utilisation.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Support and coordinate regular stocktakes and cycle counts.
• Analyse slow-moving stock, stock rotation and batch management to minimise waste and write-offs.
• Forecast stock requirements and support production planning activities.
• Review stock usage trends and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and stock control processes.
• Conduct audits of third-party warehouse facilities and monitor performance.
• Support warehouse teams with training, coaching and best practice guidance.
• Produce accurate reports and present findings to management.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities across stock management and warehouse operations.
• Support warehouse activities during peak periods where required.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Previous experience within Stock Control, Inventory Management or Warehouse Operations.
• Strong understanding of stock control principles and inventory accuracy.
• Experience conducting stock investigations and resolving stock discrepancies.
• Good understanding of warehouse operations and logistics processes.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using stock management, ERP or warehouse management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads within a fast-paced environment.
• Forklift, Reach or Counterbalance experience/licences are advantageous.

Desired Skills

• Advanced Excel skills including reporting and data analysis.
• Experience with forecasting, capacity planning or demand planning.
• Experience producing KPI reports and management information.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 or similar stock control systems.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify efficiencies and implement change.

Personal Attributes

• Data-driven approach to decision making.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Positive and collaborative attitude.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently whilst also supporting wider business objectives.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience.

Bonus: Performance-related bonus available