Job Title: Stock Control & Ordering - Assistant Manager
Location: Barking, Essex
Contract Details: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per year
About Our Client:
Our client is a successful Furniture Retailer operating multiple retail stores across London and the South East. They are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Manager for their Stock Control & Ordering department.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Private medical insurance
Responsibilities:
- Ensure accurate order checking and processing, setting a high standard for the Stock and Ordering team.
- Promote and enforce proper ordering processes within the Stock and Ordering team, as well as other Retail Support departments and Sales teams.
- Develop and optimise processes to enhance the ordering journey and improve customer experience.
- Manage return orders efficiently in line with company procedures.
- Safely allocate physical products to orders.
- Facilitate product transfers between stores and the warehouse.
- Track and manage large scale Contract Orders, adapting to changes as needed.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across stores, departments, and global partners.
- Create, monitor, and maintain accurate stock records, controls, and movements in coordination with the Stock and Ordering team.
- Conduct regular stocktakes in the warehouse and stores, addressing any discrepancies.
- Handle returned products in the ERP system, making them available for sale and providing full stock lists for clearance.
- Guide the Stock and Ordering team in accurately tracking and reporting stock throughout the organisation.
- Implement processes and procedures to improve accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Coach and develop the Stock and Ordering team, fostering continuous learning and improvement.
- Act as a brand ambassador and advocate for the organisation's products.
Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):
- Previous experience in a similar role, with expertise in ordering, stock purchasing, and inventory control.
- At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role.
- Strong knowledge of stocktaking procedures and processes.
- Proficiency in ordering and stock management systems (ERP).
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office and IT systems.
- Experience in training and coaching others in complex processes.
- Passion for collaborating with colleagues to achieve common goals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective solutions.
- Proactive nature and self-motivated.
- Respect for the values and ideals of the organisation.
Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):
- Previous experience in a similar role (ordering/stock purchasing and inventory control) in at least a supervisory / team lead role: 2 years minimum
Technologies:
- Ordering and stock management systems (ERP)
- Microsoft Office
- IT systems
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