Stock Controller

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.

Thank you

Fiona