Stock Controller

Description

Flexible hours, genuine career progression, joining a well-established, fast-growing building materials business that invests in its people. This is your chance to own stock across multiple UK branches, drive smarter stock planning, work closely with suppliers to sharpen operations. Be empowered to make decisions, improve processes, in a supportive collaborative team. Opportunity to work towards a CIPS qualification if you choose. We're looking for a decisive, organised and proactive Stock Controller who builds strong relationships and thrives on operational efficiency.

Location : Stoke-on-Trent with easy access from; Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent city centre, Shelton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Kidsgrove, Talke, Norton, Baddeley Green, Tunstall, Burslem, Meir, Longton, Fenton.

What's in it for you as a Stock Controller

£30,000 to £40,000 salary

40 to 45 hours per week

Core hours 9am to 4pm, flexible start from 7am and flexible lunch

Key on-site presence overseeing stock and branch operations

Company-funded CIPS qualification if you would to pursue

Long-term career progression in stock control, supply chain and operations

Supportive branch environment working closely with Yard Supervisor and management

Opportunity to improve systems, processes and stock accuracyMain responsibilities as a Stock Controller

Own stock planning and control across the branch and support multi-branch visibility

Work closely with Yard Supervisor, challenge quality, reject stock when needed

Plan stock to prevent shortages and overstocking

Raise purchase orders and ensure supplier alignment

Book stock accurately (K8 experience beneficial) and process paperwork on time

Coordinate regular stock counts and manage branch stock transfers

Report stock issues and implement process improvements

Build strong relationships with suppliers, internal teamsRequirements to be a Stock Controller

Experience in stock control, inventory planning, or stock-focused buying roles

* Strong organisational, analytical and decision-making skills

* Experience managing multiple suppliers and stock across multiple locations

* Able to work independently, maintain attention to detail and drive process improvements

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships

* Experience in building materials or merchant environments is advantageousWe welcome applications from Stock Controllers, Inventory Planners, Buyers with a stock focus, Supply Chain Coordinators, or anyone with proven experience managing stock in a structured operational environment. xjnqpsq Please click the link to apply for this excellent Stock Controller role.

Thank you

Fiona

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