Stock Control Manager

Stock Control Manager – Immediate Start – Permanent

Role: Stock Control Manager

Location: Thorley, Bishop’s Stortford

Hours: Monday to Friday Flexi

Pay: £45,000 per year

We are currently seeking a Stock Control Manager to join our growing team at a dynamic printing and display company.

Benefits as Stock Control Manager:

• Flexi hours
• 20 Days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
• Workplace pension, provided by NEST (National Employment Savings Trust)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and Development Opportunities

Key Responsibilities as Stock Control Manager

• Maintain good working practices & processes
• Suggest improved working methods & initiate implementation
• Ensure wider logistics team understands stock control, its importance and that all are working together to achieve accuracy
• Performing physical inventory counts regularly to ensure system records match the actual inventory levels
• Confirm stocks being returned from machines are clearly labelled with item code & quantities match MIS
• Make sure returned stock is put away at the earliest opportunity
• Maintain stock accuracy by updating the system in a timely manner
• Investigate stock discrepancies, find problems and implement solutions
• Ensure stock is securely wrapped/strapped and stored adequately to ensure no damage
• Check that stock areas are clean & tidy
• Work with Goods In function to resolve delivery and stock queries
• Have a flexible approach to the role
• Be responsible & available for the monthly stock checks, completing & sending the required reports
• Attend meetings as & when required

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive Stock Management experience in print or manufacturing sector
• Strong understanding of stock control management, requirements and dynamics
• Experienced and knowledgeable of stock management systems
• Proven track record of implementing improved and robust processes
• Able to establish strong working relationships across different departments
• Analytical & literate
• Excellent communication skills
• Capable of working autonomously & part of a team
• Ability to give instructions & delegate
• Self-motivated
• Proficiency in inventory software and good general IT competence
• Valid FLT licence (counterbalance and reach), or be willing to obtain

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