Stock Controller (Stock Checker)

Dubizzle Limited; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a Stock Controller to ensure accurate stock management at their site. This full-time position involves working Monday to Friday, focusing on scanning and recording stock accurately, resolving discrepancies, and communicating with stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook. Benefits include a company pension, generous annual leave, and various employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Company Pension

31 days annual leave

Subsidised canteen

Employee Discount Platform

Refer a Friend Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in stock management or a similar role.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Familiarity with stock control systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stock system reflects physical stock by carrying out stock takes.
• Scan items accurately and ensure pallets and cases are scanned correctly.
• Communicate stock discrepancies and findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Good organisational and time‑management skills

Great interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Positive and proactive approach

Problem solver

Tools

Basic Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods.

Kepak St. Merryn in Merthyr Tydfil has combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities. We offer beef and lamb products ranging from retail ready cuts for butchers’ counters to branded packaged meat, all as part of our service; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand‑selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

We are currently recruiting for a Stock Controller (Stock Checker) to work in our meat manufacturing site in Merthyr Tydfil. This is a full‑time permanent position working Monday to Friday from 7.00 am to 4.00 pm with a competitive salary.

Role Purpose:

To ensure the stock system reflects physical stock by carrying out stock takes. The role involves you being an integral part of the team. You will need to be able to take responsibility for your work, ensuring accuracy in recording and sharing of information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working to a daily and weekly schedule in fresh and frozen (‑25 °C) environment.
• Scanning each item in an assigned section using a scanner, paying attention to detail. Ensuring all pallets and cases are scanned correctly.
• Review reports, seek out missing stock and resolve any deviations. Communicating findings with all stakeholders.
• Feedback results to Stock Controller and Despatch Leadership Team.
• Liaise with all stakeholders to investigate stock discrepancies and find the root cause.

Skills / Experience:

• Good organisational and time‑management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexible, able to think on your feet
• Positive and proactive approach to tasks
• Problem solver
• Working unsupervised
• Working knowledge of the system is desirable
• Basic Word, Excel and Outlook essential

Benefits and Perks:

• Company Pension
• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
• Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long‑serving employees
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back‑to‑work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.