Stock Controller

Grafton Group; Limerick; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care

Pension Scheme

Profit Share Scheme

Colleague Discount

Educational Assistance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Chadwick's Group, part of the Grafton Group Plc, is seeking a Stock Controller for The Panelling Centre on Ballysimon Road, Limerick. You will perform daily cycle counts, investigate variances, and ensure stock is in the correct locations while serving customers.

You will manage Goods Inwards, input counts promptly, and maintain accurate stock records. A proactive, detail‑oriented professional with strong Excel skills is required for a permanent full‑time role.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• A pro‑active approach with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Daily Cycle Counts – maintain daily counts of 70–90 items.
• Complete stock cycle counts monthly.
• Ensure stock is in correct locations.
• Put stock away and maintain stock organisation.
• Serve customers as required.
• Daily Goods Inwards – prompt input and compliance with procedures.
• Update and maintain accuracy of branch computer stock management system.
• Run variance reports and investigate shortages/overages.
• Ensure materials are labelled in yard, stores and shop.
• 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 stocks and planning of counts.
• Liaise with Price File team on barcode issues.

Skills

Prioritisation

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Numerical skills

Excel

Teamwork

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Stock Controller- The Panelling Centre, Garryglass Industrial Estate, Ballysimon Road, Co. LimerickV94 CX4C

Chadwick's Group Part of the esteemed Grafton Group Plc, Chadwick's Group is 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 Telfords 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. The Stock Controller will also be responsible for serving customers, ensuring stock is in correct locations, and putting stock away.

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
• Some prior knowledge or experience working within the Sheet material/timber industry is an advantage
• 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>
• Complete stock cycle counts monthly
• Ensure stock is in correct locations
• Put stock away and maintain stock organisation
• Serve customers as required
• 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