Stock Controller

Leyland SDM; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Leyland SDM is seeking a part-time Stock Controller in London to manage inventory and ordering based on demand. The role involves critical responsibilities like order management, stock control, and communication with suppliers. Join a growing company with competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus opportunity

Pension scheme with enhanced contributions

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Health cash plan for everyday healthcare

Employee discounts across stores

Training and management opportunities

Company sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

Paid day off for volunteering

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Placing orders to maintain 98% availability.
• Maintaining inventory controls to reflect sales changes.
• Managing stock levels to avoid excess.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem Solving

Numeracy

Job description

Leyland SDM specialises in paint, tools, plumbing, electrical, woodwork & DIY materials. We have 35 high street stores across London, supported by our central support team and distribution centre in Wembley. We are currently on an exciting journey and have some very ambitious growth plans.

Let’s paint the picture for you!

Role Overview:The stock controller will report to the stock control manager and support them in delivering against availability and inventory targets. The stock controller is responsible for managing inventory and ordering stock based on demand. This role is part time time - 24 hours a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Order Management:Placing orders from your suppliers to maintain a target of 98% availability.

• Inventory Control:Maintaining min’s and max’s to reflect increase and reductions of sales and seasonality.

• Stock Management:Manage stock holding to ensure we are not holding excessive amounts of stock.

• Store Communication:Support with supplier stock cleanses.

• Invoice and Delivery Management:Manage invoice queries and delivery discrepancies.

Skills and Experience Required:

Essential:

• Communication:Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• IT Skills:Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.

• Organisational Skills:Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

• Problem Solving:Proactive approach to problem-solving and ability to work under pressure.

• Numeracy:High level of numeracy and attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Retail Experience:Experience in retail or a similar role.

• DIY Knowledge:Familiarity with the DIY sector.

• IT Confidence:Comfortable using various IT programs.

How we will reward you

Competitive salary and very generous bonus opportunity

Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions

Enhanced Maternity/paternity leave

Health cash plan claim money back on everyday healthcare needs and treatments (Dental, physio, prescriptions to name a few)

Employee discounts across the Grafton group and other high street stores

Training and management opportunities/ apprenticeships

Company sick pay

Share saving scheme into our parent company, the Grafton Group

Early Pay – the ability to withdraw your salary in advance

Paid day off for Volunteering

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend scheme

In addition, you will be working for a well-established, successful and growing company in the heart of the trade. If you are passionate about customer service and are looking to further your career in retail, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.