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Stock Analyst

Posted 6 hours 45 minutes ago by Virtuoso Recruitment Limited

£26,000 - £26,500 Annual

Permanent

Full Time

Other

Clwyd, Wrexham, United Kingdom, LL110

Job Description

Stock Analyst

Wrexham office 2 days and 3 days at home

£26,500

Working for an expanding re-distributor supplying restaurant chains

throughout Europe and warehousing services for large online retailers. The company's offices are based in Wrexham, North Wales.

The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining stock integrity, supporting product compliance processes, and ensuring audit readiness across all sites. The role reports directly to the Stock Control & Compliance Manager.

Key Responsibilities/Skills:

The candidate will play a key role in safeguarding stock accuracy, supporting inbound quality checks, and contributing to audit and compliance requirements.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, intermediate Excel proficiency, a systems focused mindset, excellent attention to detail, and an inquisitive approach.

Main Duties:

Audit & Product Compliance

Maintain compliance documentation, including LTSDs (Long term supplier declaration)
and supplier product records
Conduct data checks for current and new products (GS1 standards, barcodes, labels,
and product specifications)
Assist with traceability exercises, mock recalls, and audit preparation
Gather and organise data related to product recalls, quality concerns, and audit evidence
Support the review and implementation of product regulatory or legislative changes

Stock Integrity & Traceability

Develop a strong understanding of stock systems, transactions, and data flows
Serve as a key point of contact for stock-related enquiries
Reconcile stock data between Sage X3 and third-party WMS platforms
Proactively investigate and resolve discrepancies, stock-on-hold issues and allocation
problems
Monitor inventories, shelf life, part pallets, rotation and cycle counts, ensuring accurate
reconciliation and reporting
Process stock adjustments and disposals when required

Inbound & Quality Control

Monitor receiving schedules and request or verify shipping and delivery documentation
Update system records for order changes (codes, dates, quantities)
Analyse BBE / shelf life and liaise with suppliers as required
Share pre-advice documentation with warehouses and proactively highlight anomalies
or deviations
Check and confirm goods receipts and process them promptly in the system
Work with suppliers and warehouses to resolve variances, damages, quality issues, and
other non-conformities affecting stock accuracy
Handle the registration, tracking, and closure of purchase returns and outstanding
enquiries to maintain accurate inventory records

Additional Responsibilities

Support weekly/monthly stock cut-offs and maintain stock reporting/KPIs
Assist with product creation in the system
Identify and analyse recurring issues, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend
improvements
Adhere to established processes and procedures and contribute to their continuous
improvement
Support system testing or updates related to stock workflow
Undertake additional duties as required

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

Exceptional attention to detail and strong record-keeping accuracy

Problem-solving ability, with a practical and compliance-focused approach

Intermediate Excel proficiency (e.g., formulas, lookups, pivot tables)

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to prioritise, work independently, and manage workload effectively

Desired Skills & Experience:

Minimum one year in a stock control or inventory environment

Familiarity with GS1 standards and product compliance requirements

Experience with Sage X3 or similar ERP systems

Familiarity with EDI transactions (e.g. purchase orders, ASNs, or goods receipt confirmations)

Understanding of supply chain and distribution principles