Stock Control Manager

Armstrong Knight; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary review

Bonuses twice yearly

20 days holiday

Company Contribution Pension scheme with Life Assurance

On-site parking

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Stock Control Manager to oversee inventory processes and supplier communications. The role involves managing purchase orders, producing detailed reports, and optimizing stock levels. Candidates should have strong experience in inventory management and excel proficiency. The position offers bonuses, holidays, and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory management and supply chain analysis.
• Proven track record in stock control processes.
• Ability to produce detailed reports for management.

Responsibilities

• Manage initial sign off of purchase orders.
• Produce periodical reports for sales and marketing teams.
• Control phasing in and out of seasonal products.

Skills

Stock control analysis

Supply chain management

Excel proficiency

Job description

Armstrong Knight are working exclusively with a Manufacturing company that has a Global Presence.

Due to the recent retirement of a long standing member of staff, our client now has a fantastic career opportunity available for a Stock Control Manager.

Duties and responsibilities

Processing

• Initial sign off of P.O’s
• Expediting orders
• Contact suppliers to confirm shipment dates and input/amend arrival dates on the system
• As key point of contact, liaise with senior managers and main external suppliers to:
• coordinate activities during periods of increased sales activity
• ensure timely and efficient flow of information
• maintain proactive communication
• Parts orders and replenishment
• Monitoring of warranty claims and rebates
• Price listing- working closely with Marketing

Reporting

• Use market conditions and historical data to analyse stock levels and forecast future demands. Control the information flow to Buyers for a stipulated group of suppliers and products to determine future buying quantities
• Produce periodical reports for the Sales, Buying and Marketing teams to help target their promotions
• Produce the monthly PI report
• Produce the month end stock reports and KPI’s for management
• Produce ad hoc analysis reports when requested

Maintenance & updating

• Manage the Sales Inventory Monitoring Systems to maintain optimum product profiles throughout the store and warehousing network
• Control the phasing in and out of seasonal and new products whilst maximising availability and sales opportunities
• Control the management of the internet & telesales stock availability and hold flags to maximise sales opportunities whilst minimising customer disappointment
• Regular reviews of over-stocked items
• Development of new systems, work practices and controls with the General Manager
• Use Excel and stock system skills to continually update and improve system and processing efficiency.

Stock takes

• Annual stock take count at NDC- Assist with warehouse physical inventories and subsequent reconciliation (off site) and manage any discrepancies appropriately
• Produce year end stock take reports and update system
• Perpetual stock counts with NDC
• Annual salary review
• Bonuses twice yearly
• 20 days holiday
• Company Contribution Pension scheme with Life Assurance
• On-site parking

Please call Darren at Armstrong Knight for further details and to progress your application.