Stock Administrator

Stock Administrator

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Production & Inventory Administrator to join a busy manufacturing operation in Milton Keynes. This position plays a key role in supporting production, stock control, and warehouse administration activities while ensuring inventory accuracy and smooth day-to-day operations.

Please note: This role is best suited to candidates who have previously worked within a manufacturing, production, assembly, or industrial environment. Applications from purely office-based administrative backgrounds without manufacturing experience are unlikely to be considered.

Key ResponsibilitiesProduction & Inventory Administration

• - Process production assemblies and completed works orders within the ERP/WMS system.
• - Maintain accurate inventory and stock records.
• - Process authorised stock adjustments and inventory transactions.
• - Investigate stock discrepancies and support corrective actions.
• - Assist with stocktakes and cycle counts.
• - Produce reports on finished goods and production output.
• - Support inventory improvement initiatives and process enhancements.

Production Administration

• - Prepare and issue production paperwork and factory documentation.
• - Print product and shipping labels.
• - Update production schedules and planning information.
• - Create and maintain part codes and product records.
• - Produce weekly production and operational reports.
• - Maintain accurate document control procedures.

Goods-In Administration

• - Check supplier documentation, pricing, and purchase orders.
• - Verify deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• - Process goods receipts accurately within the system.
• - Update warehouse and inventory records.
• - Process returned stock and investigate any discrepancies.

Inventory & Warehouse Support

• - Maintain overall stock accuracy across the warehouse.
• - Coordinate goods collections and dispatch requirements.
• - Update and reconcile stock counts.
• - Support barcode scanning and inventory management improvements.
• - Provide administration support covering goods in and goods out functions as required.

Skills & ExperienceEssential

• - Previous experience working within a manufacturing, production, engineering, assembly, or industrial environment.
• - Experience in stock control, inventory management, warehouse administration, or production administration.
• - Strong understanding of production processes and inventory accuracy.
• - Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• - Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• - Strong communication skills and ability to work across production, warehouse, and office teams.

Desirable

• - Experience using ERP, MRP, WMS, or inventory management systems.
• - Experience with production planning or materials control.
• - Knowledge of stocktaking and cycle counting processes.
• - Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Personal Attributes
• - Proactive and highly organised.
• - Methodical with excellent attention to detail.
• - Solutions-focused and commercially aware.
• - Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• - Comfortable working closely with production and warehouse teams.
• - Committed to improving processes and maintaining high standards.
• Ideal Backgrounds
• We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked as:
• - Production Administrator
• - Manufacturing Administrator
• - Production Coordinator
• - Inventory Administrator
• - Stock Controller
• - Production Planner Assistant
• - Materials Administrator
• - Warehouse Administrator (Manufacturing)
• - MRP/ERP Administrator
• - Production Support Administrator
• Key requirement: Applicants must have previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment and understand the importance of inventory accuracy, production processes, and stock control.
• The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
• By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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