Stock Control Supervisor

Tesco Retail; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Booker Group seeks a Stock Control Supervisor to protect shelf availability and drive profitability by addressing stock loss and pricing accuracy. You will work with peers to implement corrective actions and ensure compliance with procedures.

You will lead a team in stocking the product range with correct prices and champion product availability, while ensuring exceptional customer service throughout the store operations.

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing exceptional customer service.
• Accurate and analytical, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Flexible, adaptable and enjoys working with, as well as managing a team.
• An excellent communicator with some experience in supervising or managing a team.
• Practical experience in the retail trade.
• Experience of Sales Based Ordering would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify causes that affect shelf availability and, with peers, implement measures to ensure customers can purchase products when needed.
• Maximize store profitability by understanding and acting on stock loss issues.
• Ensure pricing accuracy and maintain a structured approach to compliance.
• Oversee stocking of products with correct prices to Champion product availability.
• Lead the store team to brainstorm solutions that improve profitability.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Team management

Communication

Retail experience

Sales ordering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

As a Stock Control Supervisor you will identify causes that affect shelf availability and, working with your peers, put measures in place to ensure customers can purchase the products they need when they need them. You will maximize the profitability of the store by understanding and then taking action on issues that cause stock loss.

Managing the store's product promotions is another key part of the role and you will be responsible for pricing accuracy so a structured way of working is key to helping the store achieve legal compliance.

Ensure that the team complies with legal standards and company procedures at all times.

You will be responsible for stocking the product range that our customers require and make sure they are available on shelf with the correct prices. You will be the Champion of product availability.

Taking action on causes that lead to stock loss and working with the store team to come up with solutions that will improve profitability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Passionate about providing exceptional customer service
• Accurate and analytical, ensuring accurate records are maintained
• Flexible, adaptable and enjoys working with, as well as managing a team
• An excellent communicator with some experience in supervising or managing a team
• Practical experience in the retail trade
• Experience of Sales Based Ordering would be advantageous

Company Overview

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

Flexible Working

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

Accessibility

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail]

Please note: We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*