Stock Manager

Chase And Holland; Hessle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Hull is seeking an experienced Stock Manager to oversee stock control operations. The ideal candidate will have a background in shipping or wholesaling, ensuring accuracy and compliance in stock management. Key responsibilities include conducting stock audits, collaborating with warehouse teams, and analyzing data to optimize processes. If you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock management within a shipping or wholesaling environment is preferred.
• Prior knowledge of stock control processes and warehouse management systems.
• Strong analytical skills to investigate stock discrepancies and recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct perpetual stock takes and investigate discrepancies.
• Work closely with the Warehouse team to manage stock handling.
• Provide reports on stock accuracy and variance trends.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

A well established client for Chase & Holland are recruiting an exceptional and broad role based in Hull for a Stock Manager or Stock Supervisor. This is a phenomenal opportunity for someone who has experience of working within a shipping and wholesaling environment, for example with a Shipping Agent or Shipping Chandler business. Prior working knowledge of this kind of operation would be extremely preferential, but not essential.

Key responsibilities

• Stock Control & Accuracy
• Collaboration & Coordination
• Loss Prevention & Compliance
• Reporting & Analysis
• General Duties

Stock Control & Accuracy

• Conduct perpetual stock takes in line with the agreed schedule.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies promptly, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of all stock movements, adjustments, and write-offs.
• Ensure all goods are stored in the correct locations and quantities in the warehouse management system (WMS) match physical stock.
• Monitor stock levels and highlight risks of overstocking or stockouts to relevant teams.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with the Warehouse team to ensure stock is handled, stored, and recorded correctly.
• Liaise with the Purchasing department to ensure replenishment orders are placed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support Goods-In processes by verifying delivery quantities and quality against purchase orders.

Loss Prevention & Compliance

• Identify and report any issues of damage, expiry, or obsolescence.
• Ensure stock control processes comply with company policies, health & safety requirements, and relevant regulations (e.g., HACCP if applicable).
• Assist in implementing and improving procedures to reduce loss and improve accuracy.

Reporting & Analysis

• Provide regular reports on stock accuracy, variance trends, and investigation findings to management.
• Analyse data to identify recurring issues, recommend process improvements, and support decision-making.

General Duties

• Assist with year-end and interim stock audits.
• Train and support warehouse staff in correct stock handling and recording practices.
• Support operational projects related to stock management and warehouse layout optimisation.

If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Stock Manager opportunity, please click ‘apply now’.

Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire.

***Please note, only candidates with indefinite leave to work and remain can be considered for this role***