Stock Controller

Vertu Motors plc; Bradford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Stock Controller to manage the new vehicle stock ordering process. The ideal candidate will have strong IT literacy, excellent communication skills, and a methodical approach to stock management. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within one of the largest Motor Retailers in the UK.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong IT literacy, including proficiency in spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Manage new vehicle stock ordering and compliance.
• Collaborate with directors to produce data insights.
• Promote best practices in stock management.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Literacy

Data Analysis

Job description

Vertu Nissan/Renault Bradford

Here at Vertu Motors we have a great opportunity for Stock Controller to join the team with a £33,000 basic salary.If you are looking for career progression and the chance to work for one of the largest Motor Retailers in the UK then this could be the opportunity for you.

The New Vehicle Stock Controller is responsible for managing the new vehicle stock ordering process, ensuring compliance with manufacturer stocking programs, maintaining optimal stock age profiles, and achieving stocking targets. The role involves minimising funding costs, managing Manufacturer Bonus debts, and safeguarding Group assets, all while aligning with Group and franchise-specific policies. The successful candidate will provide guidance to divisional and dealership teams, promote best practices in stock management, and work closely with senior leadership to produce data-driven insights that support business decisions. Additionally, the role requires active participation in seeking process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with excellent organisational and communication skills. They must possess strong IT literacy, including proficiency in spreadsheet and data analysis, and demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities. High attention to detail, self-motivation, and enthusiasm for new vehicle stock are essential. The role also requires strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships across teams and a commitment to upholding company values in all aspects of the work.

Job Duties

Stock Management and Compliance: Control the new vehicle stock ordering process, ensuring compliance with both Group and JLR-specific stocking programmes. Authorise dealership new vehicle stock orders while adhering to Group policies. Monitor and manage the age profile of new vehicle stock. Provide support and guidance to divisional and dealership teams, promoting best practices in stock management. Ensure adherence to demo and courtesy car compliance. Organise stock and control any tactical pre registrations.

Data and Reporting: Collaborate with the Divisional Operational Director and Divisional Finance Director to produce spreadsheets and statistical data. Use data insights to maximise stock utilisation and assist in strategic business decisions. Control weekly new car targets and assist dealerships with month end closure. Create and maintain Divisional stock list to provide information to Sales Managers and Sales Departments.

Process Improvement and Asset Safeguarding: Actively seek and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Safeguard Group assets and ensure compliance with Group values in all processes.

Team Support: Serve as a key liaison between divisional and dealership teams, providing information and guidance as required. Promote a culture of collaboration, maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders. Create and present new car updates at both General Manager and Sales Manager meetings.

Policies and Processes: To be a champion of Group policy and processes and ensure they are explained, understood and implemented by your department. Specifically, the Vertu Active Sales Process, Group Finance policy and Stock policy.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• High attention to detail with a methodical approach to stock management.
• Strong IT literacy, including proficiency in spreadsheets and data analysis tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills.

Essential Competencies:

• Quality Standards: Sets personal standards of high quality and performance. Promotes and expects high standards from others. With an eye for detail, is a standard bearer for continuous improvement in the organisation. Consistently delivers a high-quality output. Will not drop standards even when under pressure, finding poor performance unacceptable.

• Oral Communication: Articulates fluently, speaking clearly and audibly. Chooses appropriate language for the intended audience. Uses good diction, checking that information has been clearly understood. Demonstrates enthusiasm and confidence when expressing views and opinions.
• Planning: Identifies future objectives and priorities whilst anticipating possible changes. Considers a future course of action to meet both short- and long-term outcomes with appropriate utilisation of resources and staff.
• Organising: Organises all resources efficiently and effectively. Is systematic in approach to managing tasks, delegating activities to subordinates and others to achieve current objectives. Allocates tasks and their priorities based on importance and level or urgency. Utilizes a feedback system to oversee the completion of tasks and to help clarify objectives.
• Influencing and Persuading Others: Influences others to gain their agreement and commitment to a course of action or decision. Leverages own arguments and opinions to change the views of those in opposition. Chooses appropriate arguments and strategies to influence each distinct audience. Anticipates objections with effective counterarguments or perspectives. Uses examples and illustrations to get their point across and to strengthen their argument.

Apply today to be considered for this role!

If your application is successful we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, these can include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving license check.

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