Stock Control/Operations Supervisor

[e-mail]; Port Gaverne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Guernsey Limited is seeking a hands-on Stock Control / Operations Supervisor to oversee stock management and purchasing across our chandlery and boatyard.

This role is active and customer-facing, not office-based, with time spent on shop floor, stockrooms and around the boatyard. You will lead stock control, purchasing, fuel ordering, customer service and day-to-day running of the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control, purchasing, retail or warehouse operations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident with computers, Excel and stock systems.
• Good communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stock control and stock movements for chandlery and boatyard.
• Coordinate purchasing, supplier liaison and fuel orders.
• Provide customer service on the shop floor and around the yard.
• Supervise team members and assist with day-to-day operations.
• Ensure health and safety standards are followed across stock areas.

Skills

Stock control

Purchasing

Retail / warehouse operations

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Hands-on approach

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a hands-on Stock Control / Operations Supervisor to oversee stock management and purchasing across our chandlery and boatyard. This is an active, practical and customer-facing role, rather than an office-based position. While stock ordering, purchasing and supplier liaison are key responsibilities, the successful candidate will spend most of their time on the shop floor, in the stockrooms and around the boatyard. The role involves a varied mix of stock control, purchasing, fuel ordering, customer service, team supervision and supporting the day-to-day running of the business. We are looking for someone who enjoys being hands-on, is well organised, has a practical approach and is happy to get involved wherever needed to keep things running smoothly.

Essential

• Previous experience in stock control, purchasing, retail or warehouse operations.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident using computers, Microsoft Excel and stock management systems.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads.
• A practical, hands-on approach to work.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Additional Experience

• Previous supervisory or team leader experience.
• Experience in the marine, trade or retail sectors.
• Knowledge of stock management and purchasing.
• Health & Safety awareness or training.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in stock control, purchasing or business administration would be an advantage but are not essential.