Job Title: Temporary Stock Controller (Maternity Cover)

Location: [Insert Location]
Contract: Fixed-term, Maternity Cover
Hours: Full-time

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Temporary Stock Controller to provide maternity cover within our stock control team. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring accurate inventory records, system alignment, and smooth stock movements across multiple warehouse and logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform stock reconciliations between ERP (NAV) and 3rd party warehouse management systems, identifying and resolving anomalies.
  
  
• Extract and analyse stock data using Excel to ensure alignment across systems.
  
  
• Investigate discrepancies through stock movement audits, correcting errors where necessary.
  
  
• Collaborate with 3rd party logistics partners to resolve product coding issues (case sizes, vintages, duty, descriptions).
  
  
• Validate and process stock transfers between logistics centres.
  
  
• Maintain accurate ERP records relating to stock duty, case sizes, and warehouse allocations.
  
  
• Monitor and process physical warehouse shortages and associated claims.
  
  
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
  
  

• External: Third-party logistics providers
  
  
• Internal: Finance, Operations, Customer Service, Buying, and Sales
  
  

• Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
  
  
• Advanced MS Excel skills are essential.
  
  
• Highly organised, able to work independently and meet deadlines.
  
  
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage across all levels.
  
  
• Calm and accurate when working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
• Tenacity and a "right first time" mindset.
  
  

• Extensive experience in stock control processes within commercial environments.
  
  
• Proficiency with ERP systems (experience with NAV desirable).
  
  
• Previous experience working with 3rd party logistics and warehouse management systems.
  
  
• Wine knowledge is advantageous, but not essential.
  
  

• Confidently managing stock audits and completing necessary stock movements.
  
  
• Ensuring integrity and accuracy of stock records across all systems.
  
  
• Independently resolving discrepancies and maintaining inventory alignment.
  
  
• Supporting high stock availability with minimal despatch issues.