Senior Stock Control Manager

Red Door Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Door Recruitment is seeking a Senior Buying & Stock Control Manager in the St Albans area to own purchasing, inventory planning, stock management and forecasting across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in buying, inventory control, merchandising or supply chain, with strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and ERP system experience to drive accurate stock levels and profitability.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Buying, Inventory Planning, Stock Control, Merchandising, or Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and buying activities to ensure stock levels meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Monitor inventory performance, identifying opportunities to improve stock availability, reduce excess stock, and minimise commercial risk.
• Produce and maintain sales forecasts, stock plans, and purchasing projections to support effective decision-making.
• Analyse stock performance, margins, profitability, and inventory trends, providing regular reports and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate product, pricing, and inventory data across business systems.
• Work closely with Finance, Sales, Operations, and external suppliers to align stock levels with business requirements.
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies across purchasing, stock control, and supply chain operations.
• Support budgeting, inventory investment planning, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, supporting performance reviews and negotiations.
• Provide leadership and guidance on buying and stock management best practice, supporting the development of team members where required.

Skills

Buying

Inventory planning

Stock control

Merchandising

Supply chain management

Advanced Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Buying & Stock Control Manager | St Albans | Up to £55k

Our client is a successful and growing business looking for an experienced Buying & Stock Control Manager to take ownership of purchasing, inventory planning, stock management, and forecasting activities across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual with strong analytical skills and a proven background in stock control, buying, merchandising, or supply chain management. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring products are available to meet customer demand whilst maximising profitability and minimising inventory risk.

What's in it for you?

Location: St Albans area

Salary: Up to £55k depending on experience

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, office based

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing and buying activities to ensure stock levels meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Monitor inventory performance, identifying opportunities to improve stock availability, reduce excess stock, and minimise commercial risk.
• Produce and maintain sales forecasts, stock plans, and purchasing projections to support effective decision-making.
• Analyse stock performance, margins, profitability, and inventory trends, providing regular reports and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate product, pricing, and inventory data across business systems.
• Work closely with Finance, Sales, Operations, and external suppliers to align stock levels with business requirements.
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies across purchasing, stock control, and supply chain operations.
• Support budgeting, inventory investment planning, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, supporting performance reviews and negotiations.
• Provide leadership and guidance on buying and stock management best practice, supporting the development of team members where required.

What are we looking for?

• Significant experience in Buying, Inventory Planning, Stock Control, Merchandising, or Supply Chain Management.
• Proven experience managing purchasing activity and inventory within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including reporting and forecasting.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Experience producing management reports and making data-driven recommendations.

Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.