Stock Controller

Founded in 1982, Kent Stainless is a world-leading manufacturer and global exporter of stainless-steel products. Based in Wexford, Ireland, we specialise in engineered solutions for projects designed by architects and consulting engineers. With over 200 employees, we serve industries including Pharma, Medical, High Tech, Civils and Wastewater Treatment, exporting to the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the USA.

We are seeking an organised, accurate and motivated Stock Controller to join our Purchasing & Supply Chain Department. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining stock accuracy, supporting production planning and ensuring the efficient management of materials across our manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with experience in stock control, stores or inventory management within a manufacturing environment.

What we will offer you:

• Full-time, permanent position
• 26 days annual leave
• Company Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Work clothes, boots and PPE are provided
• Discount on gym membership
• Free on-site parking
• Death in Benefit
• Free on-site access to the annual flu vaccination
• Active Social Club

What you will do:

• Working closely with Purchasing, Production Planning, Stores, Goods-In, Dispatch and Finance, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring materials are available to support production requirements. Your duties will include:
• Monitoring stock accuracy through regular cycle counts and coordinating annual or periodic stock takes
• Investigating stock discrepancies, negative stock balances and unrecorded transactions within the company’s stock management system
• Ensuring goods received are accurately recorded and match purchase orders, delivery documentation and relevant material certificates
• Ensuring material receipts and issues against production orders are recorded correctly
• Maintaining accurate stock locations, item records and material traceability
• Managing supplier returns and coordinating non-conforming materials with the Quality Department
• Reviewing stock levels and reorder requirements with the Purchasing Department
• Identifying potential material shortages, slow-moving stock, obsolete items and surplus inventory
• Maintaining organised, clearly labelled and safe stores, racking and yard storage areas
• Coordinating finished-goods stock and transfers between warehouses with the Dispatch Department
• Identifying opportunities to improve stock-control procedures, documentation and system processes
• Supporting and training production and stores colleagues in correct stock-booking procedures

Qualifications / Competencies you should have

• Qualifications / Competencies you should have
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in stock control, stores or inventory management within a manufacturing environment
• Experience using an ERP or MRP system
• Strong Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables
• Experience with cycle counting, stock takes and investigating stock discrepancies
• Understanding of material traceability and goods-in documentation
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage day-to-day transactions while identifying opportunities for improvement
• Good communication skills and the confidence to address stock discrepancies with colleagues
• A practical, hands-on approach, with the ability to work both on the shop floor and at a desk

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience using SAP Business One, particularly its inventory and production modules
• Experience in metal fabrication, engineering or handling stainless-steel and sheet-metal materials
• Knowledge of minimum and maximum stock levels, reorder points and Lean / 5S practices
• A supply chain or inventory management qualification, such as CIPS or IIPMM
• A valid forklift licence
• Experience working with mill certificates, heat-number traceability and ISO 9001 audits

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Are you currently living in Ireland?

Experience:

• similar: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person