Stock Manager - Leicester Thurmaston (n129711)

NEXT; Thurmaston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Next is seeking a Stock Manager to lead the stock team, drive performance targets, and support our online growth. You will inspire coaching, ensure efficient back‑of‑house stock processes, and oversee packing and fulfilment for online orders, while maintaining strong customer service and team morale.

The role emphasizes leadership, effective communication with store leadership, and adapting to a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and coaching a successful team to meet performance targets.
• Strong communication with Store Manager and back-of-house teams.
• Proven ability to adapt in fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the stock team to ensure accurate stock processes.
• Ensure stock is packed and ready to fulfill online orders.
• Maintain safe, efficient back-of-house operations and meet targets.
• Communicate clearly to keep records up-to-date for business needs.

Skills

Stock management

Leadership

Team motivation

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 29.25hrs p/w; Sun 10:00 - 17:00; Mon 08:30 - 13:30; Tue 08:30 - 13:00; Wed 07:00 - 15:00; Fri 08:00 - 14:30

To be an effective Stock Manager, you will lead and inspire your successful team to prioritise achieving performance targets. Every day will be varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in providing leadership, coaching and motivating a team will be crucial to your success. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available.

About the Role:

The Stock Manager supports the growth of our online business and ensures our customers get the very best online experience and customer service we can offer. You will support and encourage your team to meet performance targets, ensuring our customers get returned items refunded quickly or stock is packaged and ready to fulfil existing online orders.

To be a successful Stock Manager you will:

• Support the Store management team across the back of house areas and communicate effectively with the Store Manager
• Manage a team to deliver accurate stock processes in an environment which is operationally efficient, safe and where targets are met
• Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating and inspiring your team to be at their best is at the core of everything you do
• Demonstrate a hands‑on approach for all commercial and operational activities by adapting to change and working alongside the team
• Ensure communication is up‑to‑date and accurate at all times in order to meet business needs

We'll offer amazing benefits (see list further below)

About You:

• You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. The passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivates others creating a great work atmosphere and team spirit
• You are a great communicator who is friendly, calm and efficient and can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure - always realistic with your expectations of others
• A team player who works at their best in a result driven, fast and challenging environment. You have the ability to adapt and change quickly, bringing the rest of the team onboard with new objectives
• Able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve, make sound business decisions, confidently challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
• An effective multi tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.

This role is not one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to, for example, the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level, not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 479 2223 / 0044 116 479 2223 (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays).