Stock Controller

The Bread Factory is a long-established business specialising in the production and distribution of high quality breads, pastries and cakes across the UK. The company's focus is on freshly baked artisan products, along with excellent customer service. We are the proud suppliers of Michelin starred restaurants, prestigious hotels and cafés with our award-winning breads, pastries and cakes.

As a Stock Controller at The Bread Factory, your primary role will be to ensure that all stock held within the company is properly organised, logged, and monitored. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate stock records, minimising stock losses, and addressing any discrepancies, ensuring that stock levels are always aligned with the company's needs and customer requirements.

Contracted hours: 40 hours - Full Time

Working Hours: 7am-3pm

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (sometimes flexibility might be required during the weekend during peak time, as we are building our new site)

Location: Milton Keynes

Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing:

• Oversee daily stock control, maintaining accurate records, minimising waste, and meeting production and customer demand.
• Manage daily ordering for all production units, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with production forecasts.
• Monitor and analyse stock levels and trends, producing actionable reports to support operational decisions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Goods In, and Purchasing teams to resolve discrepancies and improve stock processes.
• Lead continuous improvement in stock systems, forecasting accuracy, and overall inventory efficiency.

Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have:

• Experienced in stock control or inventory management within a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organised with effective time management and multitasking skills.
• Strong communicator, able to collaborate confidently across departments.
• Proactive, results-focused, and driven to achieve KPIs and process improvements.

What's in it for you?

• Family-friendly policies such as maternity and paternity pay, and grandparents leave.
• 50% GAIL's discount and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
• Wellbeing benefits such as 24-hour GP service, parties, Cycle to work schemes and more

Our Care Values

We care about Job Well Done:

Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.

We care about Baking:

At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.

We care about each other:

We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.

We care about community:

We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.