Hain is looking for an experienced Stock Controller to join our team at our dedicated Meat Free facility in Fakenham. This site produces vegetarian products for The Unbelievable ALT. brand and Linda McCartney Foods.
As a Stock Controller, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our warehouse management system (WMS) aligns with physical stock counts. You will lead daily stock counts, investigate variances, and collaborate closely with supply chain teams to resolve stock-related queries. This role ensures the smooth flow of inventory data and helps maintain the accuracy of stock records to support our operational success.
Key Responsibilities:
Stock Management (45%)
- Reconcile the warehouse management system (WMS) with 3PL warehouse systems through daily and weekly checks.
- Maintain stock count frequencies with 3PL partners and ensure all product groups are counted as per set parameters.
- Identify and address stock rotation issues, reporting any stock gains or losses in a weekly report.
- Conduct regular audits of 3PL stock to ensure accuracy.
Investigating Stock Variances (20%)
- Perform re-checks and additional stock counts when variances are identified.
- Review recent orders and stock movements to investigate discrepancies.
Liaising with Supply Chain Teams (15%)
- Share stock status updates with the warehouse team and supply chain teams.
- Report significant variances and provide explanations to the supply chain team.
Auditing Paperwork and Transactions (10%)
- Audit stock-related paperwork, such as transfer and putaway sheets, reporting issues to the site management team.
- Prepare and submit inventory control reports.
Interface Systems (10%)
- Oversee the functionality of WMS and interface systems with 3PL partners to ensure accurate stock positions.
- Address and resolve any interface system breakdowns.
- Manage sales and purchase order processing to meet KPI targets.
Out-of-Date Stock Management (5%)
- Manage disposal of waste stock following authorizations from supply chain teams.
- Liaise with charities regarding potential donations of waste stock.
- Confirm and process orders for waste stock and communicate actions to warehouse and transport teams.
What You’ll Need:
- Education: GCSE Maths (Grade C or above).
- Experience:
- Previous experience working in a warehouse or stores environment (essential).
- Experience as a stock controller (beneficial).
- Skills:
- Proficiency in computer systems, including warehouse management systems.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
What can we offer you?
- Competitive rate of pay
- A day off work to support our charity partners
- Flexible working options
- Pension
- Medical benefit
- And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers
About The Hain Celestial Group
Hain Celestial Group is a leading health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living for people, communities and the planet through better-for-you brands. For more than 30 years, our portfolio of beloved brands has intentionally focused on delivering nutrition and well-being that positively impacts today and tomorrow. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., Hain Celestial’s products across snacks, baby/kids, beverages, meal preparation, and personal care, are marketed and sold in over 75 countries around the world. Our leading brands include Garden Veggie™ snacks, Terra® chips, Garden of Eatin’® snacks, Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® baby and kids foods, Celestial Seasonings® teas, Joya® and Natumi® plant-based beverages, Greek Gods® yogurt, Cully & Sully®, Imagine® and New Covent Garden® soups, Yves® and Linda McCartney’s® (under license) meat-free, and Alba Botanica® natural sun care, among others.
Hain Celestial UK
In the UK, Hain is one of the UK's leading food companies. We create food and drink products with natural goodness at their core. We're the business behind a host of household brands - Hartley's jams and jellies, Sun-Pat peanut butters, New Covent Garden Soup Co., Linda McCartney's meat free food, and Yorkshire Provender to name a few. Nearly half of our business is private label - we create quality freshly prepared fruit and juices, desserts, soups, sweet spreads and meat free products for our retail partners.
Over our sites up and down the UK, we employ circa 1,200 people in roles within Production, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales and Marketing, and through to our Finance, HR, IT and beyond. Each of our colleagues is vital to our continued success. That's why we target the best talent, and help to develop them through the ranks.
Our Values
Own It – I am empowered and accountable for improving Hain’s business results and impact
Win Together – I collaborate with others to grow, deliver and celebrate success.
Foster Inclusion – I create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued for their uniqueness.
Be Curious – I explore ideas & insights with a growth mindset.
Our Purpose
To inspire healthier living for people, communities & the planet through better-for-you brands
Our Mission
To build purpose-driven brands that make healthier living more attainable by empowering our people, engaging our partners, and living our lives.
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If Hain sounds like the company you'd like to contribute your energy and enthusiasm towards, and come on an exciting journey with us, then we can't wait to hear from you!