Stock Control Manager – Eastleigh

As a Stock Control Manager, you will play a critical role in the effective management and optimisation of our inventory across the whole company. This role demands a versatile skill set, encompassing leadership, problem-solving, data analysis, organisation, and keen attention to detail. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of inventory management, special order products, from tracking and auditing to maintenance and team leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support your team of inventory professionals to optimise inventory across multiple locations.
• Set a leadership example and make decisive decisions to drive team success.
• Use the FM Retail software to identify and swiftly resolve inventory-related challenges, including shrinkage, dead stock, and product discrepancies.
• Maintain production orders, streamline, and develop inventory processes within our warehouse, web and retail facilities.
• Analyse data to anticipate future inventory needs, actively supporting the forward planning team with day-to-day and bulk ordering.
• Minimise stock excesses to maximise business profits, liaising with colleagues on school uniform changes, and ensuring stock accuracy.
• Ensure stock accuracy by working with all Manager to facilitate the rolling stock take.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Previous experience of managing a team.
• Experience in a stock management role, or an Office Manager role (or similar) with some stock duties.
• Familiarity with inventory management software would be beneficial (eg supply chain, stock control systems) and other IT software eg Office 365.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Positive leadership, organisational, multitasking, problem-solving and planning skills.
• Must be able to reliably commute to Eastleigh as this is an on-site position.

Benefits:

• Salary £32,000 - £35,000 per annum dependent on experience.
• Company pension
• Free onsite parking
• General discounts for you and your family on products.
• Quiet Christmas period
• Most weekends and bank holidays off (unless during peak season)