Stock Manager Orpington (N103747)

Next Careers; Orpington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Orpington is seeking a Stock Manager to lead and inspire a team in achieving performance targets. You will support online business growth and customer service by ensuring effective stock processes. The role demands a passionate communicator who thrives in a dynamic environment. Key skills include shipping, inventory control, and retail management. Benefits and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Personal development investment

In-store recruitment progression

Qualifications

• Passionate about customers, people, and products.
• Excellent communicator who stays calm under pressure.
• Team player who thrives in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to achieve performance targets.
• Support management in back of house operations.
• Ensure accurate stock processes are followed.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Inventory Control

Forklift

Heavy Equipment Operation

Quality Audits

Retail Sales

Guest Services

Order Fulfillment

Retail Management

Hazmat

Google Suite

Stocking

Job description

Description

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR : 21.25hrs p / w; Tue 07 : 00 - 11 : 30; Wed 15 : 30 - 19 : 30; Thu 07 : 00 - 10 : 30; Fri 08 : 30 - 13 : 30; Sat 14 : 30 - 19 : 00

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

Well 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.

Whats Next

Our in store recruitment team will review the successfully completed online applications - those that match the job criteria closest will be contacted to arrange a Telephone or Video Interview so we can have a chat to find out more about you as a person. This may progress to an instore Assessment.

Key Skills

• Shipping & Receiving
• Inventory Control
• Forklift
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Quality Audits
• Retail Sales
• Guest Services
• Order Fulfillment
• Retail Management
• Hazmat
• Google Suite
• Stocking