Group Stock Controller
Posted 3 days ago by D R Newitt & Associates
I am working with a client to support finding a Group Stock Controller to be based in the Birmingham & to assist with their sites across the UK.
This role would require occassional travel but you will have access to a pool car / mileage expenses.
About you:
- You should be able to think logically, solve problems and possess the willingness to learn.
- You must have excellent attention to detail and have the ability to challenge others to improve accuracy across the group.
- Efficient in Microsoft Office Programs and confident using different systems simultaneously.
- You must be a great communicator, be able to build internal and external relationships and be comfortable challenging current process.
- You will have exposure to stock control experience at a multi-site level and an understanding of accounting for stock transactions using inventory management Software.
- An understanding of supply chain and logistics would be beneficial.
The role:
- Work with the management team in assessing and building process and teams for substantial future growth and projects.
- Become proficient in all areas of the business where stock movements are processed/relevant with a view to standardising roles and training.
- Create a periodic reporting routine to cover stock errors, write offs, short dated items with a view to reducing financial loss and increasing control. Regular feedback to Management with commentary and recommendations.
- Implement a regular and effective PI check schedule that can be referenced and relied upon my management.
- Support the Goods In function when necessary, in order to understand, monitor and improve process in relation to stock movements.
- Assist with the supplier returns process to ensure correct system entry and goods movements throughout.
- Oversee the inter-branch transfers (IBT’s) between locations, understanding the system controls, pricings adjustments and mitigating any timing differences between stock movements.
- General organisation and management of the stock control function and team, to include all housekeeping activities, audited stock takes and annual stock valuations exercises across the group.
- Liaise with external (franchise & cold store) customers and other logistics companies.
- Create training guides/systems and to carry out group training.
- Carry out store visits to check compliance with procedures and to provide additional support as required.
- Support and develop the Central Distribution team. Fully understand, monitor and improve processes in relation to internal stock accuracy.
- Provide our cold store customers with excellent communication and service during the initial set up process, and throughout their time in the business.
- Ensure sufficient cover of the stock control teams in the Birmingham store and the Central Distribution and cover if required.
For more information on this position please apply so I can get in touch.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- ALJDRN
- Job ID:
- 221958088
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