Stores Manager

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering manufacturer is seeking a Stock Controller to manage warehouse operations and implement effective stock control. The ideal candidate will have experience in inventory management and familiarity with ERP systems. Responsibilities include booking goods in and out, conducting stock checks, and liaising with engineering teams. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including medical and pension packages.

Benefits

£33,000 - £36,000 salary

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Company Laptop

Medical and pension benefits

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Manager, Inventory Controller, or similar roles.
• Familiarity with ERP or similar systems.
• Flexibility in adapting to changes and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the warehouse and stock control.
• Book goods in and out along with managing customer orders.
• Perform stock checks on mechanical products.
• Liaise with engineering departments for support.
• Provide proposals and technical information when needed.

Skills

Experience in stock control

Good IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Forklift operation

Flexibility and initiative

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stock Controller / Warehouse Operative / Inventory Controller required to join a global, leading engineering manufacturer.

The Stock Controller / Stores Person / Inventory Controller will be responsible for managing the warehouse, stock control, inventory, controlling stores stock levels, booking goods in and out plus quotations and proposals for various mechanical engineering products.

The successful Stock Controller / Stores Person / Inventory Controller will ideally have an engineering background in stock control, warehouse operations, or inventory management. Experience operating forklifts plus proficiency in SAP or a comparable inventory or ERP system is advantageous.

Package

• £33,000 - £36,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Company Laptop
• Medical, pension
• Additional company benefits

Role

• Booking goods in to and out of stock to satisfy branch and customer orders.
• Stock checks on mechanical products to ensure the correct and efficient stock profile management.
• To load, pick and pack units onto transport vehicles using the forklift truck.
• Liaise with various engineering departments.
• Providing proposals, quote estimates and advice when required.
• Supporting the Service engineers with technical stores information.
• Site based in Walkden.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Manager, Inventory Controller, Stock Controller, Stores Person, Warehouse Operative, Engineering Coordinator or similar.
• Good IT skills on Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, Outlook or similar.
• Familiar with SAP, ERP or similar systems is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship-building skills are critical.
• Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to drive change in processes and systems.
• Forklift license is advantageous. Training can be provided.
• Commutable to the site daily in Crawley.