Stock Controller

Stock Controller

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Location: Andover

Full time and Permanent

Hours: Monday – Thursday 7am-4pm and Friday 7am-3pm

Benefits Package: 23 days holiday plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme (eligibility after a 3-month probationary period).

I have been requested by our Client, a well-established specialist manufacturer supplying protective equipment into the Military, Police, and Security sectors. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced and proactive Stock Controller to join their operations team in Andover.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong inventory and warehouse control experience to take ownership of stock accuracy, warehouse organisation, and continuous improvement initiatives within a busy manufacturing environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Managers, you will work closely with warehouse, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure inventory accuracy and efficient stock management across a large number of SKUs. The role will involve both hands-on warehouse responsibilities and system-based stock control activities using Microsoft AX.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing site stock accuracy and investigating discrepancies between physical stock and system records.
• Planning and carrying out cycle counts and regular spot checks.
• Coordinating stock checks alongside production and operations teams.
• Managing stock locations, consolidation, and stock rotation to improve efficiency and reduce wasted space.
• Ensuring accurate booking in and out of stock using Microsoft AX.
• Maintaining full batch traceability and accurate inventory records.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to warehouse layout and stock control procedures.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations.
• Working hands-on within the warehouse to maintain best practice and operational efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Stock Controller, Inventory Controller, or similar role within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of stock control processes including cycle counting, location management, and batch traceability.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems, ideally Microsoft AX.
• Confident analysing stock data using Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to work closely with warehouse and operational teams.
• Previous supervisory experience would be advantageous.
• Valid Forklift Truck Licence essential.
• Health & Safety experience preferred.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £35,000.
• Permanent full-time opportunity.
• On-site parking.
• Opportunity to join a growing and specialist manufacturing business.
• Supportive team environment with long-term career stability.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced stock professional looking to make a real impact within a fast-paced manufacturing operation.

Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate will be subject to security vetting checks. These may be influenced by factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held, or place of birth, which could impact eligibility for this position.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to discuss further, please do not hesitate to contact Dan Pyle at CMD Recruitment on 01380 738300 and email your CV to dan_pyle@cmdrecruitment.com