Function Title: Stock Controller, Bolton UK Position Reports To: UK Supply Chain Process Manager Job Purpose: The purpose of this role is to manage stock accuracy and inventory control, liaise with the Procurement and QHSE teams, and ensure smooth communication across departments regarding stock needs, delivery dates, and quality. Responsibilities include conducting stock counts, maintaining SAP records, monitoring stock discrepancies, and supporting external audits. Key Result Areas Stock Management & SAP Accuracy Activities: Data input of perpetual stock checks into SAP Conduct physical and SAP-based stock investigations Perform routine stock adjustments in SAP Create inventory records for stock checks Lead root cause analysis for recurring stock discrepancies Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions Results / KPIs: Reduction in stock variance trends Improved stock turnover ratio Stock Auditing & PI Counts Activities: Participate in perpetual inventory (PI) counts Work with internal and external auditors Support and document stock investigations Keep up-to-date reports relevant to stock ownership/responsibility Results / KPIs: Timely completion of stock counts Audit compliance and satisfactory audit outcomes Monitor progression of plant stock checks Cross-Functional Communication Activities: Communicate updates to relevant departments Liaise with QHSE on returned items Support Production Planning with accurate stock forecasts Liaise with Finance on stock valuation and reconciliations Results / KPIs: Proactive communication on issues impacting delivery Faster resolution of cross-department issues On-time stock availability for production Operational Team Support Activities: Distribute daily work and support Team Leaders Cover other roles in Operations & Logistics as needed Train and mentor warehouse and operations staff on SAP transactions and stock accuracy best practices Results / KPIs: Operational continuity during absences Increased team SAP proficiency Improved departmental stock KPIs Documentation & Quality Control Activities: Maintain batch classification information Accompany testing companies and offer support Results / KPIs: Up-to-date and accurate documentation Operational continuity during audits Experience: Good secondary education Computer literacy, good numeric aptitude, attention to detail Minimum 3–5 years in inventory or supply chain control, ideally in a manufacturing or process industry. Industrious nature, the ability to work well with other team members, able to work well under pressure. SAP experience preferred Role Details: Onsite - Bolton, UK 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday Have we got you interested and do you want to become our new colleague? Take the next step! Click on the button below and apply now.