Stock Control Manager Salary: £35,000 per annum Location: Halstead, Essex Hours: Monday to Friday. Standard office hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm, including an hour for lunch (37.5 hours per week). There is flexibility around start and finish times with the option to adjust lunch breaks where business needs allow. Start date: March 2026 About the Company & Role Our client is one of the UK's leading suppliers of dried ingredients including edible nuts, dried fruit and seeds with a strong reputation for quality and reliability. As the business continues to grow they are investing in their people, systems and processes to support long-term success. They are now seeking a Stock Control Manager to take ownership of inventory accuracy and operational efficiency across the business. This key role involves managing stock control systems, leading the annual stocktake and working closely with procurement, production and logistics teams to ensure stock levels align with both operational and commercial requirements. The successful candidate will play a vital role in minimising waste, improving processes and driving continuous improvement in inventory management. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of stock control ensuring accuracy, availability and operational efficiency across multiple locations Lead the annual stocktake, regular cycle counts and audits, investigating and resolving discrepancies Manage slow-moving, obsolete and at-risk stock, coordinating actions such as reallocation, discounting or disposal Improve workflows for receiving, storing and dispatching stock to reduce errors and support production and delivery schedules Analyse inventory data and report on stock levels, trends and KPIs providing actionable insights for management Lead, develop and motivate the stock control team, promoting high standards, coaching and a culture of continuous improvement Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain accurate documentation to support audits Utilise ERP and inventory management systems to track stock efficiently and support business objectives Experience & Skills Proven experience in stock control, inventory management or a similar role including planning and leading annual stocktakes and audits Experience using ERP or inventory systems (e.g. Access, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and a strong understanding of stock optimisation techniques Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail Confident leader with experience managing, motivating and developing teams Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strategic mindset with the ability to drive process improvements and adapt to changing priorities Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Commitment to maintaining accuracy, efficiency and operational excellence Benefits Free on-site parking Friendly, experienced and supportive team 24 days annual leave 8 bank holidays Basic pension scheme Salary sacrifice scheme Health and wellbeing programme with discounts and promotions On-site canteen If this sounds like you and you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply below to join the team from March 2026!