Stock Controller

Job Title: Stock Controller
Location: Stockton-On-Tees
Benefits: Enhanced holiday allowance, pension scheme, ongoing training & development, supportive team environment

The Company:

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. With a strong reputation for operational excellence and continuous improvement, they offer a stable and supportive workplace where attention to detail, collaboration, and accountability are genuinely valued. This is an excellent opportunity for a Stock Controller to join a business that invests in its people and systems.

Working Hours:

Full-time, Monday to Friday (site-based)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Company pension

• Ongoing professional development

• Stable, long-term role within a growing operation

Job Description:

The Stock Controller will play a key role in ensuring stock accuracy and inventory integrity across the operation. As a Stock Controller, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate stock records within SAP, conducting physical and system-based stock checks, and investigating discrepancies.

You will lead root cause analysis for stock discrepancies, implementing corrective and preventative actions to reduce variance and improve stock performance. The Stock Controller will also support perpetual inventory counts, maintain audit-ready documentation, and work closely with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance.

This role requires strong cross-functional communication to ensure accurate stock availability, valuation, and forecasting. As a Stock Controller, you may also support operational teams, train colleagues on SAP transactions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Stock Controller, Inventory Controller, or similar role

• Strong SAP experience essential

• Experience conducting stock investigations and root cause analysis

• Previous involvement with internal and external auditors

• Background within manufacturing, engineering, or process-driven environments

• Strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure

Why Should You Apply?

This Stock Controller role offers stability, responsibility, and genuine impact within a well-structured operation. If you are a Stock Controller who enjoys problem-solving, working with SAP, and improving stock accuracy through data-driven decisions, this is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career.