Flexible hours, genuine career progression, joining a well-established, fast-growing building materials business that invests in its people. This is your chance to own stock across multiple UK branches, drive smarter stock planning, work closely with suppliers to sharpen operations. Be empowered to make decisions, improve processes, in a supportive collaborative team. Opportunity to work towards a CIPS qualification if you choose. We’re looking for a decisive, organised and proactive Stock Controller who builds strong relationships and thrives on operational efficiency.
Location : Stoke-on-Trent with easy access from; Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent city centre, Shelton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Kidsgrove, Talke, Norton, Baddeley Green, Tunstall, Burslem, Meir, Longton, Fenton.
What’s in it for you as a Stock Controller
£30,000 to £40,000 salary
40 to 45 hours per week
Core hours 9am to 4pm, flexible start from 7am and flexible lunch
Key on-site presence overseeing stock and branch operations
Company-funded CIPS qualification if you would to pursue
Long-term career progression in stock control, supply chain and operations
Supportive branch environment working closely with Yard Supervisor and management
Opportunity to improve systems, processes and stock accuracy
Main responsibilities as a Stock Controller
Own stock planning and control across the branch and support multi-branch visibility
Work closely with Yard Supervisor, challenge quality, reject stock when needed
Plan stock to prevent shortages and overstocking
Raise purchase orders and ensure supplier alignment
Book stock accurately (K8 experience beneficial) and process paperwork on time
Coordinate regular stock counts and manage branch stock transfers
Report stock issues and implement process improvements
Build strong relationships with suppliers, internal teams
Requirements to be a Stock Controller
Experience in stock control, inventory planning, or stock-focused buying roles • Strong organisational, analytical and decision-making skills • Experience managing multiple suppliers and stock across multiple locations • Able to work independently, maintain attention to detail and drive process improvements • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships • Experience in building materials or merchant environments is advantageous
We welcome applications from Stock Controllers, Inventory Planners, Buyers with a stock focus, Supply Chain Coordinators, or anyone with proven experience managing stock in a structured operational environment. Please click the link to apply for this excellent Stock Controller role.
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