Stock Controller - Bulk Orders

Co-op Group; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in Scunthorpe is seeking a Stock Controller for bulk orders on a part-time basis. This role involves processing bulk orders, ensuring stock availability, and collaborating with teams to support demand planning. The ideal candidate will have strong administration skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel. Benefits include competitive pay, generous holiday, and access to virtual healthcare. Join us and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

30% discount on Co-op products

Early access to a percentage of pay

Virtual healthcare support

24/7 colleague support service

Training and development opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong administration skills with attention to detail.
• Interest in supply chain and demand planning.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and analytical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Control bulk orders and check stock levels.
• Collaborate with Partner Management and provide support.
• Ensure smooth processing of bulk orders.
• Analyse forecasted demand for stock availability.
• Maintain accounts and track bulk order transactions.
• Work with suppliers to secure purchase order requirements.

Skills

Good administration skills

Attention to detail

Interest in supply chain and demand planning

Microsoft Excel skills

Good organisational skills

Relationship-building skills

Collaboration skills

Job description

Stock Controller - Bulk Orders
£27,500 to £29,000 pro-rata plus great benefits (Work Level 6B)
Scunthorpe, DN15 9GE (Hybrid - spending 1 day per week at the office)
Secondment/FTC until November 2026
Part-time, 18.75 hours per week (Tuesday 7.5 hours | Wednesday morning 3.75 hours | Friday 7.5 hours)

Co-op Wholesale is growing, and we're looking for people who want to help shape what comes next. As a Stock Controller, you'll join us on a fixed-term contract until November 2026. In this role, you'll make sure the bulk orders placed by our wholesale partners are processed on time, working with our Demand Planning team to guarantee that we've always got the right amount of stock needed across our warehouses.

Why this role matters

We're building something big at Co-op Wholesale. With a refreshed structure and exciting plans ahead, we're creating new opportunities to strengthen our proposition for our independent retailers, key accounts, and a growing corporate client base. To do that, we have to make sure the products our partners need are available to them, exactly when they need them. That's where you'll come in.

This is your chance to help bring new ideas to life and make a real impact across Co-op Wholesale. Be part of it.

What you'll do

• Control bulk orders placed by our partners, checking stock levels and ensuring stock availability
• Work closely with our Partner Management team and cross train to provide support and cover during periods of high demand
• Carry-out administrative activities to make sure our bulk orders are processed smoothly
• Analyse forecasted demand from bulk orders to make sure we've got the appropriate stock availability
• Maintain accounts and spreadsheets, keeping track of all bulk order transactions
• Collaborate with our suppliers, partners, and your colleagues to secure purchase order requirements

What you'll bring

• Good administration skills, with a strong attention to detail
• An interest in supply chain and demand planning
• Good Microsoft Excel and analytical skills
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to work to deadlines
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:

• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you'll belong

We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.