Stock Controller / Purchasing Administrator

Stock Controller / Purchasing Administrator

Shrewsbury
Up to £35,000 per annum (DOE)
Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Stock Controller / Purchasing Administrator to join their busy and growing team in Shrewsbury.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with experience in stock control, inventory management and purchasing administration. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring stock accuracy, maintaining inventory records, supporting purchasing activities and helping to ensure materials are available to meet operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate stock records and inventory data using SAP.
• Monitor stock levels and raise purchase orders when required.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, shortages and lead times.
• Receive, check and accurately book in incoming goods.
• Pick, issue, relocate and dispatch stock as required.
• Conduct regular stock checks, cycle counts and annual stocktakes.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and inventory variances.
• Prepare and maintain inventory, purchasing and stock movement reports.
• Ensure all stock is correctly labelled, stored and handled within the warehouse.
• Work closely with warehouse, production, purchasing and logistics teams to maintain stock availability.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier documentation.
• Support general purchasing and administrative activities.
• Follow all health and safety, quality and operational procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in stock control, inventory management, stores or purchasing administration.
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system on a daily basis.
• Good understanding of stock movements, inventory accuracy and warehouse procedures.
• Experience working within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve issues effectively.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and suppliers.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary up to £35,000 per annum DOE
• Permanently employed by the business after 12 weeks.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Varied role combining stock control and purchasing administration responsibilities

If you have experience in stock control, inventory management or purchasing administration and are looking for your next opportunity in Shrewsbury, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!