Insight Employment are seeking a Stock Controller to work for a rapidly expending E-commerce local client of ours in Milton Keynes.
The client: -
Their high-quality products include a wide range for the whole family, from toys and fashion to home accessories and beauty items, find it all on popular E-commerce marketplaces and their own e-commerce website.
Their team are a dynamic team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and growth. With a passion for fostering teamwork, and striving for excellence, they are there to make a difference.
Ideal candidate: -
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Stock Controller to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of their warehouse layout and will be skilled in optimising stock locations for maximum efficiency. This role requires a proactive individual who can work independently, demonstrate initiative in making continuous improvements, and lead the team to achieve excellence in inventory management.
Key Responsibilities: -
- Conduct regular inventory counts to ensure stock accuracy
- Manage and process stock returns
- Organise stock locations and carry out activities to optimise warehouse space
- Investigate and resolve inventory integrity issues in collaboration with Warehouse Manager and Team Leaders
- Provide inventory support to all departments where required
- Maintain inventory records and generate daily and weekly reports when required
- Complete stock moves to support operational efficiency
- Responsible for communication of issues/information to line manager e.g. stock count variances, count accuracy or general warehouse queries
- Work closely with the warehouse team to facilitate for stock control procedures
Key Skills/Experience
- Proven work experience as a Stock Controller, Inventory Manager or similar role
- Computer literate with strong knowledge of Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively conveying complex information.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Outstanding problem-solving abilities, adept at identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills, ensuring efficient workflow and task prioritisation.
- Hands-on warehouse experience, providing practical insights into inventory management and logistics processes.
Benefits: -
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Regular social events including summer & end of year parties.
- Spontaneous employee well-being treats
- An Amazon Birthday voucher
- Vouchers at Christmas to shop with the client
- Staff Purchases
- Annual Holiday entitlement
- NEST Pension
Hours: -
40 hours per week, any 5 over 7. There will also be mandatory overtime during peak periods.
Salary: -
Full-time, Permanent Contract with 6 months' probation
£27,200 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE BY SUBMITTING YOUR CV.
Unfortunately, due to the high number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however retain your details on file and may contact you should another suitable vacancy arise.