Stock Controller

L'Oréal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

L'Oréal is seeking a Stock Controller for a 6-month fixed term contract in Manchester. In this role, you'll handle inventory management using SAP and Manhattan systems while collaborating across departments to ensure operational efficiency. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow within a reputable team. Join L'Oréal and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including discounts on iconic brands, private healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Discounts on L'Oréal products

Private medical and dental insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite mental health support

Enhanced family leave

Paid fertility leave

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP and Manhattan WMS software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and make effective decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inventory counting and achieve cycle counting objectives.
• Maintain accurate warehouse master data and prioritize stock movements.
• Cooperate with multiple teams to reduce delays in order flow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Decision making

Problem analysis

Communication

Tools

SAP

Manhattan WMS

Excel

Job description

STOCK CONTROLLER AM SHIFT (6am-2pm)

6 MONTH FTC | TRAFFORD PARK DISTRIBUTION CENTRE (M17)

Due to growing business needs animated by our new Manhattan Warehouse Management System implementation, we are looking to extend our Stock Control Team, and we are looking for Stock Controllers to join the team on a 6-month fixed term contract based at our Trafford Distribution Centre. The ideal candidate will have a strong organizational mindset and possess leadership skills and be willing to develop and learn.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Gain expertise in SAP and Manhattan Warehouse management
• Carry out regular inventory counting & being responsible for achieving cycle counting objectives alongside your colleagues.
• Be responsible for ensuring warehouse master data for our product portfolio is accurate and compliant with our internal picking processes
• Cooperate with multiple teams – Customer Supply Chain, Master data team, Operational teams, Co-pack as you focus on reducing delays within the order flow cycle
• Be responsible for prioritizing stock movements in the DC
• Be responsible for allocating pick faces to all products
• Solve queries and error handling for all areas of the operation in a timely manner
• Investigate customer dispute claims in a timely manner
• Liaise with external vendors supplying external warehousing for the division
• Be responsible for continuous improvement to the physical layout of the picking zones of the DC
• Process destructions aligned to business procedure
• Safety above all else, we are all responsible for our own and others safety, help to deliver site wide EHS objectives
• Other duties and projects as directed by the Logistics Organisational Team Manager
  
  

Who You Are

• Experienced with both SAP and Manhattan WMS software
• The ability to work and make effective decisions with a level of autonomy
• Strong attention to detail as you will be the gatekeeper and provider of information into our SAP and Mahattan systems
• Good IT skills – in particular you need confidence in e-mail communication and have prior experience of Excel
• Good organisational skills, a logical approach and the ability to constantly prioritise work and analyse problems
• The ability to follow one of L'Oréal's maxim’s in completing what you start – taking ownership and delivering is important
• A desire to grow in the role and to bring new dimensions to any team you work with
• An understanding of L'Oréal's operational procedures and working practices and where improvements can be generated
• A will to improve and to succeed
• A flexible approach to work tasks and working hours in order to meet the needs of the business
  
  

What We Offer

Our industry-leading award-winning benefits package shows how much we value our people. We know they're at the heart of L'Oréal's success, so we offer a fair and competitive package to help you thrive.

Enjoy perks like money-saving offers, free mortgage advice, share options and an enhanced pension plan. Love our brands? You'll get up to 60% off iconic names like YSL, CeraVe, Armani, Kiehl's and Garnier! Health matters, we offer private medical and dental insurance, discounted gym memberships, and onsite mental health support. We also provide enhanced family leave for all and up to 4 weeks of paid fertility leave, so you can prioritise what matters most.

Learning is in our DNA at L'Oréal. We'll help you master your role, build skills, and access top-notch leadership programs and monthly expert talks. And there's lots more too!

Who We Are

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €29 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet. Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty; where diversity and purpose come together to create meaningful impact.

How We Recruit

At L’Oréal, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Everyone is welcome and their contributions are valued. When we recruit, hire, train, promote or engage in any other employment practice, we are committed to being an inclusive employer regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status. When we look for talent, we welcome different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and perspectives. The beauty we find in our differences gives us the freedom to go beyond. That’s the beauty of L’Oréal. In line with AEO requirements the successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background disclosure form.

Closing date for applications 16/07/2025 - Please ensure you are uploading a CV to your L'Oréal Careers candidate profile for review as part of your application.