My client is a global leader within the Logistics industry looking for a Stock Control Coordinator to join their team.
Overview
The Stock Controller will be responsible for ensuring that our stock position is 100% accurate at all times, through activities including a perpetual inventory count, ad hoc stock checks and stock investigations.
As part of stock integrity includes starting with an accurate picture, this team member will work closely with the Inventory and Warehouse Manager to ensure the correct processes are in place and followed by all team members to help.
This person will also oversee the management of stock discrepancies, working with several different teams including Buying, Sales and Customer Care, to ensure that wherever possible we resolve the issue with minimal impact on our customers.
Primary responsibilities
Supporting the warehouse through the stock migration process: Be the main point of contact for my clients warehouse team
Against the agreed procedures for the stock migration. Ensure any discrepancies are logged within 24 hours of the stock arriving at our warehouse.
Manage weekly touchpoints, dedicated stock controllers to ensure that accuracy is achieved during goods in/ goods out processes. Escalating any issues to the Inventory or Warehouse Manager as needed.
Manage process for stock counts at new warehouse, with the objective of counting the entire stock holding at least twice per year though a perpetual inventory cycle.
Work closely with the Warehouse Manager to ensure the correct resource is dedicated to the task by either completing the daily count or sending counts to the warehouse operatives to complete. This role will have responsibility for checking the stock counts and investigating any discrepancies.
Ad hoc stock checks to manage the integrity of our stock position, establishing processes to count stock locations which have recently had a stock movement take place (e.g. goods in/goods out)
Stock adjustments: Once stock investigations have taken place, ensure stock is adjusted in the correct accounts and in accordance with HMRC guidelines
Personal qualities
- A great problem solver, calculated with a critical decision making ability
- Organised, with excellent administrative skills and time management
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a busy environment
- Very good understanding of MS Office, especially MS Excel
- Highly motivated, a real self-starter who likes getting a job done efficiently
- Detail-oriented, with a nose for accuracy, but not at the expense of output
