Stock Controller

Paddock Wood, Kent | On-site | -30,00032,500 DOE

We''re currently recruiting for an experienced Stock Controller to join a fast-growing eCommerce fulfilment and distribution business based in Paddock Wood, Kent.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on inventory professional who enjoys working with data, investigating discrepancies and making sure stock is accurate from Goods In through to dispatch.

As Stock Controller, you''ll take ownership of inventory accuracy across a busy, multi-client warehouse environment. You''ll work closely with Goods In, Replenishment, Outbound and Operations teams to identify issues, investigate root causes and keep stock records accurate and fully traceable.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing stock accuracy across the WMS and associated systems

• Planning and completing regular cycle counts and stock audits

• Investigating stock discrepancies and identifying root causes

• Ensuring stock adjustments are properly investigated, authorised and recorded

• Monitoring stock movements, transfers, replenishment and warehouse locations

• Checking Goods In accuracy, including SKU identification, quantities and put-away

• Monitoring batch/lot numbers, expiry dates and FEFO/FIFO stock rotation

• Managing quarantined, damaged and returned stock

• Identifying aged, slow-moving and obsolete stock and escalating risks

• Producing inventory and stock accuracy reports

• Supporting CAPA, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement

• Working with operational teams to resolve stock issues before they impact customer orders or service levels

We''re looking for someone with proven experience in stock control, inventory management or warehouse operations, ideally within a fast-paced fulfilment, distribution or 3PL environment.

You''ll ideally have:

• Previous hands-on Stock Controller / Inventory Controller experience

• Good practical experience using a WMS

• Experience with cycle counting, stock reconciliation and discrepancy investigation

• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with inventory data

• Good understanding of SKU control and stock movements

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach

• The confidence to work collaboratively with operational teams and challenge discrepancies where required

• Multi-client 3PL or eCommerce fulfilment

• High-volume D2C operations

• Batch/lot traceability and expiry control

• FEFO/FIFO stock management

• CAPA, root-cause analysis or continuous improvement

• -30,00032,500 salary, depending on experience

• Free on-site parking

• Employee retail discounts and benefits

• Regular company social events

• Full training on systems and processes

• Career development and progression opportunities

• The opportunity to join a growing operation with genuine exposure to inventory, warehouse operations and supply chain

Paddock Wood, Kent

This is a fully on-site role and would suit candidates within commuting distance of Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone and the surrounding areas.

If you''re an experienced Stock Controller who enjoys solving problems, working with data and keeping inventory accurate, apply now or get in touch for more information.