Stock Controller

Cork Builders Providers Ltd.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Basic Salary

Private Health Care

Sick Pay Scheme

Pension Scheme

Colleague Discount

Educational Assistance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Chadwick's Group in Dublin is seeking a Stock Controller for our Inchicore branch. Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will perform daily cycle counts and investigate variances, while overseeing stock takes to ensure accuracy across yard, stores and shop.

The role requires strong numerical and data entry skills, excellent Excel ability, and the ability to plan, prioritise and work both as part of a team and on your own initiative. Competitive benefits and a supportive environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with customer and supplier return systems and procedures.
• Excellent IT literacy and ability to learn new systems.
• Good product knowledge of Building/Plumbing Materials.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise the function effectively.
• Excellent numerical / Data entry skills.
• Computer literacy with Excel skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Daily Cycle Counts: maintain 70–90 items per day.
• Daily Goods Inwards and ensure procedures.
• Update and maintain accuracy of stock management system.
• Run variance reports and investigate shortages/overages.
• Label all materials in yard, stores and shop.
• Report high-value variances to Branch Manager.
• Identify aged/slow-moving stock and liaise with branches.
• Liaise with stores staff for docket changes.
• Liaise with yard foreman for neat stocks and forward planning.

Skills

Numerical skills

Data entry

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Initiative

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Stock Controller- 10 Jamestown Industrial Centre, Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8.

Chadwick's Group, part of the esteemed Grafton Group Plc, holds the prestigious position as a leading force in the builder's merchanting industry throughout the Republic of Ireland. Its foundational operations are rooted in the well-established Builders Merchants division, where renowned brands like Chadwick's, Cork Builders Providers, Davies, and Telford's have become trusted names for quality products and services.

Beyond its core, the Group has embraced growth and diversification, skillfully augmenting its brand family through thoughtful acquisitions and natural growth. This strategic expansion has introduced a suite of complementary brands - Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, and Sitetech - each offering a distinct selection of products that enrich Chadwick's Group's portfolio. This blend of time-honoured tradition and modern expansion strategies underlines Chadwick's Group's prominence in the industry, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation and customer satisfaction.

Principle Objective

Reporting to the Branch Manager the role of the Stock Controller is to perform daily cycle counting and investigation of variances while also overseeing stock takes in their branch.

Knowledge & Experience

• Customer and supplier return systems and procedures
• Knowledge of general administration / clerical systems
• Excellent IT literacy with an ability to efficiently learn new systems
• Good product knowledge of Building/Plumbing Materials
• Knowledge of internal systems including Goods Inwards would be a distinct advantage
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise the function effectively e.g. Planning counts ahead

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Cycle Counts - Maintain maximum level of daily counts <70 to 90 items per day>
• Daily Goods Inwards - prompt input and compliance with procedures
• Update & maintain accuracy of branch computer-based stock management system
• Run Variance report & investigate all shortages / overages
• Ensure all materials in yard, stores and shop are properly labelled
• Report to Branch Manager on high value items with variances
• Identify aged and slow-moving stock; liaise with charge hands and other branches
• Liaise with stores staff for changes on dockets
• Liaise with yard foreman to maintain neat & tidy stocks, and forward planning of counts
• Liaise with Price File team on Bar-code issues/corrections required etc.

Essential Competencies

• Ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• A pro-active approach with a general positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Have excellent numerical / Data entry skills
• Computer Literate with excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Work well within a team
• Ability to work on your own initiative

Contract Type

• Permanent full time
• Full time 39-hour contract
• Working week Monday to Friday may be required to take part in the Saturday roster

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Private Health Care
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Colleague Saving Scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• Colleague Discount
• Educational Assistance
• Wellness initiatives

"Don't meet every single requirement?Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Chadwicks Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles."

DISCLAIMER: Chadwicks Group reserves the right at any time to change, delete, or add to any of the provisions of this Role Profile at its sole discretion and it is the colleagues responsibility to familiarise themselves with these changes. Furthermore, the provisions of this Role Profile are designed by Chadwicks Group to serve as guidelines rather than absolute responsibilities and duties.