Pay Rate: £27,162.50
Grade: RCS P
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on, 4 off | 6:00 -18:00 | Days
Location: Northampton, NN4 9BD

At DHL Supply Chain, we're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Stock Controller to join our dynamic warehouse operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with stock control experience who enjoys investigating discrepancies, analysing data, and ensuring inventory accuracy within a fast-paced logistics environment.

✅ A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVLOVE

• Managing stock accuracy and inventory control across ambient warehouse areas.
• Conducting stock counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Investigating stock discrepancies and customer inventory queries, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Using warehouse management systems, including JDA Stock Control Systems, to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Producing stock and inventory reports using Microsoft Excel and other internal systems.
• Supporting customer investigations and providing timely resolution to stock-related issues.
• Working closely with operational teams to drive continuous improvements in stock accuracy and warehouse efficiency.
• Picking, packing and sorting orders in a fast-paced environment when required.
• Supporting general warehouse operations, including housekeeping and maintaining a safe working environment.

✅ THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Have previous Stock Control or Inventory Management experience within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Possess strong mathematical literacy and confidence working with numerical data.
• Are analytical and enjoy being an investigative problem solver, with the ability to identify trends and resolve discrepancies.
• Have strong PC skills, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Have experience using Warehouse Management Systems, ideally JDA or similar stock control platforms.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Can prioritise workloads and perform effectively in a fast-paced operation.
• Have a flexible, positive attitude and enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and customers.
• Are comfortable completing stock-related assessments as part of the recruitment process, including a numerical and accuracy-based test.

✅WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 33 days annual leave ( Including Bank Holidays)
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

✅WHO WE ARE

​We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

✅BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 31st Aug 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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