Stock / Inventory Controller -TN12 Paddock Wood £30,000-£32,500

Stock Controller

Paddock Wood, Kent | On-site | £30,000-£32,500 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.

About the Role

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

About You

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

Desirable Experience

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

What's on Offer?

£30,000-£32,500 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

Location

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed