Stock Control Manager: Inventory Strategy & Performance

Flair Rugs; Glossop; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving wholesale business in the UK seeks a Stock Control Manager to oversee inventory management, ensuring product availability and effective working capital management. This role is vital for translating inventory strategy into practice while leading a dedicated team. Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and experience in inventory planning are essential. Candidates should be prepared for a dynamic environment with evolving priorities, and a focus on solving operational challenges. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent data interpretation skills.
• Experience in inventory management within a retail or wholesale environment.
• Ability to manage large SKU portfolios in complex supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stock availability, balancing service levels and working capital.
• Lead the Stock Control team, implementing operational strategies.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support inventory decisions.
• Manage stock investment against targets, actively addressing overstock.

Skills

Inventory planning capability

Data interpretation skills

Advanced Excel capability

Commercial awareness

Job description

A thriving wholesale business in the UK seeks a Stock Control Manager to oversee inventory management, ensuring product availability and effective working capital management. This role is vital for translating inventory strategy into practice while leading a dedicated team. Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and experience in inventory planning are essential. Candidates should be prepared for a dynamic environment with evolving priorities, and a focus on solving operational challenges. Occasional travel may be required.