At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain stock integrity and manage accurate inventory for our customers.
- Company: Join NewCold, a leader in the food supply chain revolution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety and sustainability with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in stock control or inventory management is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 26437 - 32000 £ per year.
At NewCold, we're shaping the future of the food supply chain. Our warehouses and transport network connect the world's major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers. Join a collaborative team of doers, innovators, and engineers who are dedicated to making a real impact. Together with advanced robotics and cutting-edge technology, we're pioneering smarter, more sustainable operations to keep the world's food fresh and safe.
We are seeking a Stock Control Coordinator to join our team in Wakefield. This role is responsible for maintaining stock integrity and ensuring accurate inventory management on behalf of our customers. Acting as the primary point of contact for stock-related enquiries, you will play a key role in investigating discrepancies, managing inventory records, and supporting operational excellence across the site.
Working closely with Operations, Customer Service, Transport and customers, you will help ensure stock accuracy, timely issue resolution, and the highest levels of customer service.
Location: Wakefield
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:00-16:30
Key Responsibilities
- Investigating stock discrepancies, resolving inventory issues, and maintaining accurate stock records across a range of customer accounts.
- Acting as the first point of contact for customer stock enquiries, supporting order allocations, stock transfers, disposals, sample requests, stock blocking and release requests, and other inventory-related activities.
- Carrying out detailed investigations into lost or misallocated stock using warehouse management systems and available tracking tools, while liaising with operational teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Conducting regular stock checks and warehouse-based investigations to ensure inventory accuracy and effective resolution of issues.
- Producing and maintaining stock reports, tracking trends in discrepancies and non-conformances, supporting audit activities, and ensuring that all stock adjustments, compliance checks, and customer-specific requirements are managed accurately and efficiently.
- Working collaboratively across departments to help maintain stock integrity, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to delivering exceptional service to our customers.
Requirements
- Previous experience in stock control, inventory management, warehouse administration, logistics or supply chain environment.
- Experience investigating stock discrepancies, analysing inventory data, and managing customer queries would be highly advantageous.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work confidently with warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive and collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- Comfortable working both in an office environment and within the warehouse when required to support stock investigations and inventory checks.
- Experience of warehouse management systems, stock auditing, inventory reconciliation, and operational reporting would be beneficial.
Ready to make an impact? Our goal is to keep the world's food fresh and safe with our proprietary technologies and innovative solutions. Join our team and help build a more efficient, innovative, and sustainable food supply chain. Your next career chapter starts at NewCold.
Whether you're an experienced stock control professional or looking to develop your career in inventory management and logistics, NewCold provides the opportunities and challenges that allow you to grow and excel. Ready to turn your curiosity into impact?
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