Stock Controller in Leeds

We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑driven Stock Controller to join our Internal Supply Chain team. You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate stock levels, supporting smooth operational flow, and ensuring our systems and processes run efficiently.

Working Hours: Monday – Thursday, 6.00am – 4.00pm

Based in Beeston, Leeds - This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys problem‑solving, improving processes, and working closely with multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Stock Counts - Complete daily raw material stock counts in line with the rota, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Variance Investigation - Investigate stock anomalies, identify root causes, and report findings to Finance and the Internal Supply Chain Manager.
• Data & Reporting - Analyse daily stock count variances, log findings, record containments and countermeasures, and produce weekly Pareto‑based variance reports.
• Finished Goods Control - Manage Finished Goods Warehouse stock integrity, resolving duplicate or cancelled orders and ensuring system alignment.
• Stock‑Out Monitoring - Monitor stock‑out reports, investigate discrepancies, correct system errors, and support prompt invoicing and backflushing.
• Systems Alignment - Support the Specs Team by identifying and reporting system misalignments affecting stock accuracy.
• Invoice Support - Act as first point of contact for the Invoice Team, resolving stock‑related obstructions that delay sales order invoicing.
• Continuous Improvement - Drive practical improvements in storage, 5S, labelling, signage, and stock organisation to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Cross‑Department Support - Provide stock‑related support to Goods In, Internal Logistics, Production, and other operational teams.
• Stock Take Coordination - Organise and participate in periodic stock takes, preparing accurate count sheets and ensuring conversion sheets are up to date.
• Document Control - Maintain and update requisition forms and controlled documents, distributing revised versions to relevant departments.
• Training Support - Support training and onboarding of new and existing colleagues in stock processes and system usage.

Key Skills:

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident using stock systems, spreadsheets, and data tools
• Comfortable investigating issues and communicating findings
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple departments
• Organised, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement
• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or supply chain environments is beneficial
• FLT licence desirable

Essential attributes:

• Hungry - a manageable and sustainable commitment in doing a job well and going above and beyond when it is truly required.
• Smart - asks good questions, listens to what others are saying and stays engaged in conversations intently.
• Humility - shares credit, emphasises team over self, and defines success collectively rather than individually

Harrison Spinks is a fifth-generation family bedmaker, handcrafting premium luxury mattresses since 1840 and is one of Great Britain most established, innovative and sustainable bed manufacturers.