Stock Control Specialist

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading luxury department store as a Stock Control Specialist in a dynamic team. In this role, you'll provide essential analytical insights to enhance stock management and facilitate efficient goods flow. Your responsibilities will include managing stock audits, analyzing data, and leading the Stock Operative team. With a hybrid working policy, you can enjoy a balance between on-site collaboration and remote work. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a renowned brand, where your skills and potential for growth will be valued and nurtured.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills for data analysis and trend insights.
• Proficient in SAP and Excel for stock management.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock audits and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Oversee Stock Operative team in the manager's absence.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Multitasking

Excel

SAP

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Stock Control Specialist

Our thriving Stock Operations team in Knightsbridge is now looking for a Stock Control Specialist, supporting within our Toys and Contemporary & Denim department.

About The Role

In the role of Stock Control Specialist, you will report to the Stock Operations Manager and be responsible for offering crucial analytical insights and trend analyses. These insights will be integral to facilitating efficient goods flow and supporting the stock management process. You will take charge of reporting, driving continuous improvement, and assuming a key role in brand scans and comprehensive site stocktakes.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Manage timely resolution of stock audits, addressing stock discrepancies and keeping the Stock Operations Manager informed about unresolved matters.
• Investigate and rectify negative balances, Out of Stocks (OOS), and incorrect corrections.
• Analyse data and effectively communicate findings to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure Operations team members are well-versed in current SAP functionalities.
• Maintain updated administrative reports and accurate filing of relevant paperwork.
• Take charge of the Stock Operative team in the Stock Operations Manager's absence, overseeing tasks, enforcing procedures, and maintaining team awareness.
• Allocate resources based on daily tasks, stocktake plans, and promotions to meet deadlines effectively.

Depending on your role, you may be fully on-site or have a mix of on-site and home working – this is what we refer to as ‘Hybrid’. Our hybrid working policy allows colleagues to work from home for part of the week, with a minimum of three days on-site, depending on business needs.

Please see our Hybrid@Harrods policy on our Career Site for more information or speak to a member of our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions regarding the requirements for this role.

About You

You will have strong time-management and multitasking abilities. You will be able to confidently communicate with your colleagues and wider team, including interactions with Senior Managers and Stakeholders. Good Excel skills and familiarity with SAP is advantageous as this is a very systems driven role.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.