Stock Controller - Fife

Ref: 839 Date Posted: Thursday 29 Oct 2026

STOCK CONTROLLER

Location: Leven
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

2020 Recruitment is working with an established logistics business to recruit a Stock Controller for its Leven operation.

This is an opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual with experience in stock control and warehouse operations to join the team on a permanent basis.

The Role

As the Stock Controller, you will help maintain accurate stock records, complete daily checks and investigate discrepancies.

Working closely with warehouse colleagues, compliance teams and customers, you will monitor stock movements and ensure any issues are recorded, investigated and resolved.

Duties & Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting and verifying daily stock checks.
  • Completing cycle counts and investigating discrepancies.
  • Recording and investigating stock losses and gains.
  • Maintaining accurate stock records and supporting documentation.
  • Liaising with warehouse colleagues regarding stock movements and discrepancies.
  • Processing stock damages, disgorges and destructions, and maintaining cages.
  • Investigating receipt and despatch discrepancies, relocation issues and missing stock.
  • Liaising with Customs & Excise compliance colleagues, customers and other Stock Controllers.
  • Completing required CARM controls in line with company procedures.
  • Following safe working practices throughout warehouse and stock control activities.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Previous stock control experience.
  • A practical understanding of warehouse operations and stock control procedures.
  • Experience using warehouse management systems, ideally Dispatcher.
  • A valid forklift truck licence.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to work.
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to work closely with different teams.
  • A proactive approach to investigating and resolving stock issues.
  • The right to work in the UK.

Training will be provided, and candidates who do not meet every criterion are encouraged to apply if they have relevant transferable experience.

Package

  • Permanent, full-time position.
  • Salary negotiable depending on experience.
  • 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
  • Training to support your development in the role.
  • Position based in Leven.

Apply

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV to robert@2020-recruitment.com or contact 2020 Recruitment on 01592 805600 for a confidential discussion.

The right to work in the UK is essential.