We are Universal Music Group UK – the UK's leading music-based entertainment company. We exist to shape culture through the power of artistry. We help UK artists produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to inspire and entertain fans at home and around the world.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with UMG UK to support their contingent hiring processes. Acting as an extension of their Talent Acquisition Team, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of UMG, we are looking for a Stock Controller for an initial 6 month contract based in their London Offices, on a hybrid working pattern.

How we LEAD:

We're hiring a Stock Controller to join a global Physical Operations / Supply Chain team within a leading music and entertainment business.

You'll be part of a globally distributed team responsible for:

• Physical release operations across the UK, Europe and US
• Production, transport, and procurement across international markets
• Inventory management across multiple warehouse locations

This role will work closely with teams in Brussels and the US.

How you'll CREATE:

• Manage inventory levels across global warehouse locations, ensuring optimal stock availability
• Monitor and reconcile daily deliveries, shipments, and stock movements
• Analyse data to forecast demand and anticipate stock requirements
• Place and manage replenishment orders, balancing supply and demand effectively
• Support the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process
• Collaborate with international teams across logistics, production, and distribution
• Maintain oversight of a large and complex catalogue (tens of thousands of SKUs)
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve stock management processes

Bring your VIBE:

• 2+ years' experience in a stock control, inventory, supply chain or operational role
• Experience working across multi-site or global inventory environments
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret stock and demand data
• Familiar with ERP systems / inventory tools (experience with niche or bespoke systems is a plus)
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at UMG UK

The best way to flourish in our ever-changing industry is to create a team that truly reflects the incredible diversity of our artist roster and society.

We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can belong, thoughtfully express themselves and bring something unique to our creative journey and our shared passion for music.

Our diversity sets the stage for the creativity, collaboration and innovation that make our artists successful. Here, we want everyone to be seen, supported, valued, respected, and ensure contributions are appreciated and actioned where appropriate.

Next Steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

We can only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.