Personnel Selection • SP10 1LJ

Stock Controller

About this role

Stock Controller

Andover,

Hampshire / Salary

£35,000 / Full Time Permanent Role

Personnel Selection Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a prestigious, long-established international client who supply specialist products into critical defence sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Stock Controller to take ownership of inventory accuracy and drive warehouse efficiency in a fast-paced, high-integrity environment.

The Opportunity

Working closely with Operations, Warehouse and Supply Chain teams, you’ll play a key role in ensuring stock accuracy, improving warehouse layout, and enhancing overall operational efficiency across a large and complex SKU range.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take full ownership of site-wide stock accuracy, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
  • Plan and execute cycle counts and spot checks, reducing reliance on annual stock takes.
  • Manage stock locations, consolidation, and rotation to optimise space and efficiency.
  • Ensure full batch traceability and accurate stock movements within Microsoft AX.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvements to warehouse layout and processes.
  • Work hands-on within the warehouse, embedding best practice and driving improvements.
  • Coordinate stock checks with production and operations teams as required.

What we’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in a Stock Controller / Inventory Controller role (warehouse or manufacturing)

Strong knowledge of

  • Cycle counting
  • Location management
  • Batch traceability
  • Experience using ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft AX preferred)
  • Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse stock data
  • Highly organised, detail-focused and proactive problem solver
  • Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge constructively
  • Previous team supervision experience (desirable)
  • Forklift Truck Licence (essential)
  • Health & Safety awareness (preferred)
  • A loyal and steady employment history is essential.
  • Candidates must be willing to undergo a strict UK security vetting procedure.

What our client offers

  • A rewarding and competitive general benefits package.
  • Good work life balance with early finish Fridays.
  • Training and Progression opportunities.
  • Friendly working environment.
  • Stable industry / work-stream.

If this sounds the perfect opportunity for you, then please submit your latest CV to us today! Thank you

**Important Notice**

Our client does not sponsor visas. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK