Stock Controller

Neogen Corporation

. Own and coordinate physical inventory activities across Neogen Europe's warehouse network, including annual stock takes, cycle counts, and inventory verification programmes .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeHeywood • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory control and management, ensuring accuracy and traceability across warehouse operations. Proficient in developing processes, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance inventory governance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inventory ControlStock ManagementWarehouse OperationsERP SystemsAdvanced Microsoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Inventory GovernanceMaterial TraceabilityInventory AccuracyPhysical Inventory ProgrammesProduction OrdersBills of MaterialsRoot Cause InvestigationLean MethodologiesContinuous ImprovementOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Warehouse Management SystemsPower BIExcel Dashboards

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentLife SciencesDiagnosticsHealthcarePharmaceuticalFood Industries

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and coordinate physical inventory activities across Neogen Europe's warehouse network, including annual stock takes, cycle counts, and inventory verification programmes
Establish and maintain inventory control standards, processes, and best practices to ensure inventory accuracy and traceability
Monitor inventory performance, investigate variances, identify root causes, and drive sustainable corrective actions
Control and reconcile raw materials, packaging, work in progress, and finished goods, including production issues, returns, receipts, scrap, and inventory variances
Maintain inventory records, transactions, and controls in accordance with company standards and audit requirements
Act as the inventory control subject matter expert and champion inventory excellence
Oversee inventory movements and inventory lifecycle management across warehouse operations
Manage quarantined, damaged, obsolete, expired, and non-conforming stock
Maintain batch, lot, expiry, and material traceability across production and distribution
Promote FIFO and FEFO inventory management principles
Partner with Warehouse, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to improve inventory accuracy, visibility, and control
Support audits, compliance activities, and inventory-related projects
Develop inventory reporting, KPIs, and dashboards using Excel
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple functions and locations
Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
Identify opportunities to strengthen inventory governance and support the growth of Neogen Europe's distribution network

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years' experience in inventory control, stock management, warehouse operations, or supply chain
Proven stock control and inventory management experience within a manufacturing environment, including inventory governance, material traceability, inventory accuracy, and collaboration with Production, Supply Chain, and Quality teams
Experience leading physical inventory programmes, stock counts, or inventory control activities
Strong understanding of inventory management best practices and warehouse operations
Experience with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Understanding of production orders, bills of materials, material consumption, yields, scrap, and manufacturing inventory variances
Ability to work independently, handle issues methodically, and drive results with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to build processes, establish standards, and implement operational improvements
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause investigation skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
Proven ability to engage and motivate stakeholders at all levels to achieve operational objectives
Experience in a regulated environment such as life sciences, diagnostics, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or food industries (desirable)
Experience supporting multi-site warehouse operations (desirable)
Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools (desirable)
Knowledge of Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence methodologies (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
On-site role in Heywood, UK