Stock Controller

Vets for Pets; Stafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave incl. bank holidays

Birthday leave

Pension plan

Health insurance

Discount scheme

Job summary

Pets at Home is seeking a Stock Controller for the Stafford Fulfilment Centre. You will oversee warehouse operations from receipt to dispatch, ensuring safe working practices and accurate stock control in a 24/7 environment.

The role requires experience in pick/pack and dispatch within a multi-site operation, with shifts on a 7-week pattern. The Stock Control Team focuses on maintaining stock accuracy, optimising storage, and delivering products to stores on time.

Qualifications

• Experience in a 24/7 live operational environment.
• Familiar with goods in/out processes and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport to deliver goods and maintain stock accuracy.
• Control Brexit store orders and documentation.
• Manage inventory levels and stock placement using the JDA system.
• Ensure warehouse processes are followed and stock is delivery-ready.
• Monitor stock KPIs and support new process development.
• Contribute to productivity improvements in pick paths and space usage.

Skills

24/7 operations

Goods in/out

IT skills (Word/Excel)

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Team player

Tools

JDA system

Job description

Stock Controller

Stafford Fulfilment Centre

Salary - £28,119

At Pets, our aim is to give the nation’s pets what they need to be at their ball-chasing, tail-wagging best. Because we will not rest until every spaniel has a squeezy toy. Every calico has a cat tree. Every rabbit has a run. We are motivated to find the best talent in the Logistics & Distribution industry. Right now, we are looking for a Stock Controller to join our Stock Control Team at our Fulfilment Centre in Stafford.

The Role

As a Stock Controller you will be responsible for the smooth running of the warehouse operations from receipt of goods, storage, and distribution, and ensuring a safe working environment. These opportunities suit individuals who have previous history within a pick, pack, and dispatch, 24/7 multi-site operation. This is a great platform to further your career within a growing and forward-thinking organisation.

Shifts available:

7 week pattern, 5 weeks Mon - Fri, 2 weeks Weds - Sun 06.00-14.00 / 14.00-22.00

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination of transport to deliver goods and maintain a highly accurate stock keeping / stock control system.
• Control all Brexit store orders and documentation.
• Manage inventory/stock levels and stock placement using the JDA system.
• Part of an established team of stock controllers, ensuring that all internal stock control processes within the Distribution Centre are followed.
• Maximise stock availability and ensure that stock can be delivered to stores accurately and in a saleable condition.
• Assist in maintaining the accuracy of the warehouse stock file, through perpetual inventory counts and identifying damage reduction opportunities.
• Continuously improve productivity through maintaining pick paths and space utilisation
• Maintain the Physical inventory in line with system driven PI to control adjustments.
• Assist in monitoring all inbound POs to close all orders within 48 hours and to ensure the orders are closed without discrepancies to improve stock availability.
• Conducting weekly full empty location checks and dealing with thorough investigations to resolve DC discrepancies and Support Office queries.
• Report on a weekly basis the stock KPI’s and assist in the development of new processes and procedures.
• Monitor, investigate and authorise internal product adjustments to maintain stock accuracy.
• Assist in relays to enhance productivity measures.

What you will bring with you

• Working experience within a 24/7, live, operational environment.
• Experience in Goods in / out.
• Proficient IT Skills –Microsoft Word and Excel with the ability to design and draft reports.
• Forward-thinking with a strong customer focus
• Excellent attention to detail
• Creative and resourceful under pressure
• Collaborator within the wider business

What you will get in return

• Attractive rates of pay.
• Annual Leave (including Bank holidays), with an increase after 2 years continuous service.
• An extra day’s holiday when it is your birthday.
• Stakeholder pension plan
• Personal Health Insurance scheme (if in Pension Scheme)
• Life assurance
• 20% Pets at Home discount scheme after 12 weeks service
• Pets’ “Treats” voluntary benefits package