cpa Hemel Hempstead, England
Job description
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stock Controller for a contract based out of Hemel Hempstead. This challenging and interesting role will appeal to an individual with the drive, agility, and energy to deliver operational excellence and customer satisfaction. This role will appeal to an individual who loves working in a friendly fast-paced team. This team is part of our Home Delivery Network, we store and deliver carpets on behalf of some well-known brands. If you feel that you have what it takes to be part of this successful team, we would love to hear from you.
The working hours are Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:00 Salary £27,000
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
The Role
- Reporting to the Distribution Centre Manager.
- Identifying trends adversely affecting the control of stock and its impact on our Customer's focus values.
- To maintain the Warehouse Management System to achieve high levels of service, and an efficient stock flow through the warehouse.
- Ensure physical accuracy of stock held at the DC is maintained at all times.
- Monitor quality control checks within all areas of the Distribution Centre to ensure stock integrity at all times.
- Assist the stock movement between Distribution Centres and ensure stock is available.
- Develop, control and manage the department and associated stock management functions on site.
- Preparing, conducting and resolving variance investigations of Stock Counts / Uplifts, including; validating count data submitted for verification to the mainframe and providing / liaising with External audit departments.
- Dealing directly with the customer to substantiate and resolve stockholding, documentation and supplier payment issues.
- Advise management of problems and shutdowns which may affect operational performance.
- Identify possible problems and seek solutions that are both cost-effective and timely.
- Compiling and circulating weekly and period reports detailing results and audits conducted.
- Ensuring that Key Performance Indicators are met and where possible exceeded, whilst supporting, implementing and introducing innovative ideas and solutions.
- Reverse flow management to minimize product damage and stock loss.
- Provide quality technical support to the operation.
- Monitoring of site supplies and reordering when required.
- Control of uniform ordering for Southern depots.
- Meeting and exceeding operational KPI's.
- Support the DC Manager in Site Facilities and Health & Safety.
The Person
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, with a strong sense of attention to detail
- Should have previous experience in a distribution warehouse environment.
- An excellent communicator at all levels, having the ability to work with site management to agree actions in achieving the plan.
- Excellent analytical skills, being able to transform a forecast into a plan.
- Should have a good knowledge of warehouse management systems.
- Be PC literate with high standard of Word, Excel and Access.
- Experience of implementing and managing processes, in line with continuous improvement.
- Have the ability to work on their own initiative, prioritise their own workload, and adhere to specified deadlines.
- Will have excellent team building, leadership and motivational skills.
- Willing to support other departments when required.
What do we offer?
We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, share scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking + much more
As a Stock Controller you will be rewarded with:
- Salary of £27,000 per annum
- Full induction and training
- First Aid, Health and Safety & Fire Marshall Training available
- Free onsite parking
- Lockers
- Uniform
- Retail discounts
- Pension scheme
- Death in Service benefit
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Payroll Giving
- Shares Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wellbeing and benefits Portal
- Focus on developing your skills and a competitive salary
- Discounts with Companies such as the RAC, EE Mobile Phones
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Apply Now!
Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result you should submit your CV as soon as possible.
