Stock Controller

Arco; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety products provider in the UK is seeking a Stock Controller to ensure smooth product movement from vendor to customer. The ideal candidate will possess strong supply chain knowledge and communication skills. Responsibilities include expediting purchase orders and collaborating with vendors. This role offers a starting salary between £24,570 and £28,000, along with generous benefits including holidays, retirement plans, and employee support programs.

Benefits

32 days holiday (pro rata)

Community Volunteering days

Pension scheme

High street discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes and systems.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Expediting purchase order delivery dates.
• Monitoring vendor delivery issues and escalating them.
• Ensuring levels of stranded stock are minimised.
• Collaborating with finance for efficient invoice processing.
• Providing insights on vendor performance.

Skills

Supply chain processes

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Knowledge of vendors

Knowledge of SAP

Job description

About The Role

Do you have an eye for detail and a knack for keeping things on track? As a Stock Controller at Arco, you’ll ensure products move smoothly from vendor to customer. Working with teams across the business, you’ll maintain accurate delivery dates, minimise stock issues, and help keep our customer experience effortless.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Expediting purchase order delivery dates with vendors and inbound logistics partners to ensure dates are maintained accurately on SAP.
2. Monitoring vendor delivery issues and escalating them to key stakeholders.
3. Ensuring levels of stranded stock are minimised.
4. Working closely with vendors to resolve blocked invoices and goods inwards non-conformances.
5. Collaborating with finance to ensure vendor invoices are received and processed efficiently.
6. Working with Customer Service for end-to-end visibility of customers’ orders.
7. Providing insights on vendor performance to Supply Chain and Category teams.
8. Identifying process improvements to reduce manual work.

On top of working for the UK’s leading health and safety experts, you’ll also receive:

• Starting salary between £24,570 and £28,000 plus bonus.
• 32 days holiday (pro rata) including bank holidays, with options to purchase more.
• 2 fully paid Community Volunteering days annually.
• An excellent pension and Life Assurance scheme.
• High street retailer discounts via MyArco Perks.
• Free, 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Learning Management System for personal and career development.
• Long-term service awards, with employees working for us up to 40 years.

About you

The ideal Stock Controller will have:

• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes and systems.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Great customer service skills.
• Good understanding of Arco products and vendors.
• Knowledge of SAP.

About Us

With a 140-year legacy, Arco is recognized as the UK's leading safety expert. As the only integrated safety products and services provider, our size and reputation help us serve a wide range of clients. We are on a transformation journey to become more profitable and sustainable, offering opportunities to shape our future growth. Our culture is built on Care, Collaborate, Perform, and Deliver, ensuring we succeed together. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us to be safe, be yourself, and be your best.