Stock Controller

Pets at Home; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Life assurance

Staff discount 20%

Treats benefits package

Job summary

Pets at Home is seeking a Stock Controller at our Stafford Fulfilment Centre to manage receipt, storage and distribution of goods in a 24/7 operation. The role includes maintaining stock accuracy, coordinating transport, and ensuring safe working conditions within a busy warehouse.

The ideal candidate will have goods in/out experience, strong IT skills (Word/Excel), and a collaborative, detail‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in a 24/7, live, operational environment.
• Experience in Goods in / out processes.
• Proficient IT skills with Word and Excel; 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport to deliver goods and maintain stock control systems.
• Manage stock placement and accuracy using the system.
• Ensure timely closing of POs and stock availability.
• Maintain and adjust the warehouse stock file and undertake stock counts.
• Support in improving productivity and space utilisation.
• Monitor weekly stock KPIs and assist in new process development.

Skills

24/7 operations experience

Goods in / out

MS Word

MS Excel

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Stock Controller (12 month fixed term role)

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.

Shift available:

Saturday - Tuesday Rotation 06.00-14.00 / 14.00-22.00 - Work 4 shifts get paid for 5.

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

Please note that we reserve the right to close this job advertisement prior to the stated closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly.

"Pets just see people. They are not biased, and they do not discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience do not perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!"

Business Unit: Pets at Home

Date: 6 Oct 2026