Stock Analyst

Salary - £26k pa

Based - Wrexham

The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining stock integrity, supporting product compliance processes, and ensuring audit readiness across all sites. The role reports directly to the Stock Control & Compliance Manager.

Key Responsibilities/Skills:

• The candidate will play a key role in safeguarding stock accuracy, supporting inbound quality checks, and contributing to audit and compliance requirements.
• The role requires strong problem-solving skills, intermediate Excel proficiency, a systems focused mindset, excellent attention to detail, and an inquisitive approach.

Main Duties:

Audit & Product Compliance

• Maintain compliance documentation, including LTSDs (Long term supplier declaration) and supplier product records.
• Conduct data checks for current and new products (GS1 standards, barcodes, labels, and product specifications).
• Assist with traceability exercises, mock recalls, and audit preparation.
• Gather and organise data related to product recalls, quality concerns, and audit evidence.
• Support the review and implementation of product regulatory or legislative changes.

Stock Integrity & Traceability

• Develop a strong understanding of stock systems, transactions, and data flows.
• Serve as a key point of contact for stock-related enquiries.
• Reconcile stock data between Sage X3 and third-party WMS platforms.
• Proactively investigate and resolve discrepancies, stock-on-hold issues and allocation problems.
• Monitor inventories, shelf life, part pallets, rotation and cycle counts, ensuring accurate reconciliation and reporting.
• Process stock adjustments and disposals when required.

Inbound & Quality Control

• Monitor receiving schedules and request or verify shipping and delivery documentation.
• Update system records for order changes (codes, dates, quantities).
• Analyse BBE / shelf life and liaise with suppliers as required.
• Share pre-advice documentation with warehouses and proactively highlight anomalies or deviations.
• Check and confirm goods receipts and process them promptly in the system.
• Work with suppliers and warehouses to resolve variances, damages, quality issues, and other non-conformities affecting stock accuracy.
• Handle the registration, tracking, and closure of purchase returns and outstanding enquiries to maintain accurate inventory records.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support weekly/monthly stock cut-offs and maintain stock reporting/KPIs.
• Assist with product creation in the system.
• Identify and analyse recurring issues, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend improvements.
• Adhere to established processes and procedures and contribute to their continuous improvement.
• Support system testing or updates related to stock workflow.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong record-keeping accuracy.
• Problem-solving ability, with a practical and compliance-focused approach.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency (e.g., formulas, lookups, pivot tables).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise, work independently, and manage workload effectively.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Minimum one year in a stock control or inventory environment.
• Familiarity with GS1 standards and product compliance requirements.
• Experience with Sage X3 or similar ERP systems.
• Familiarity with EDI transactions (e.g. purchase orders, ASNs, or goods receipt confirmations).
• Understanding of supply chain and distribution principles.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Monday to Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm (30 min lunch)

Friday: 8 am to 4 pm (30 min lunch)

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Benenden Health membership.
• Free eye test voucher.
• Free annual flu jab.
• Mental Health First Aid Team support.
• Regular company events.
• Free on-site parking.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Hybrid working arrangement (minimum 2 office days).