Stock Controller

Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Our Aylesford site have an exciting opportunity for a Stock Controller to join our team on a full time, permanent basis.

Salary: £31,673 per annum. 

Working hours: Sunday- Wednesday, 6pm-6am. 

The purpose of a Stock Controller is to be responsible for the day to day functions of the Stock Control and Warehouse Administration area, ensuring that daily tasks are carried out effectively and timely to allow effective operations on site.

Key Duties of a Stock Controller:

• Inputting all pre-advises of inbound goods accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicating any pre-advice not received within agreed timescales to the customer to effect a speedy resolution.
• To liaise with the Stock & Admin Controllers to ensure that stock counts, PI, inventory investigations and all other key inventory functions are supported and completed.
• Carrying out physical stock checks as and when required and ensure that all any stock anomalies are investigated thoroughly.
• Replenishing pick locations.
• Communicating any stock amendments to the customer in a timely and professional manner.
• Generating pick notes, delivery and post picking documentation accurately and in line with operational time windows.
• Ensuring that all relevant KPI reporting documents are correctly maintained.
• Carrying out other administrative duties accurately and within agreed timescales.
• To ensure that daily incident reports are checked and any required investigation is undertaken to try and get a resolution.

Essential:

• Hardworking and conscientious individual with great attention to detail.
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office applications especially Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Understanding of stock control processes and procedures.
• Sound knowledge and experience of working with a Warehouse Management System.
• Understanding of warehouse operations – goods in, picking, despatch.

Additional:

No experience required, full training for the role will be provided.

As part of our drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – 23 days inclusive of the bank holidays. 
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer.
• Life Assurance - x3 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!