Supply Chain Stock Controller

Thubelisha; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain company is looking for a Supply Chain Stock Controller to improve product availability and supplier relationships. You will manage stock levels and ensure supplier reliability in a hybrid role based in the UK. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits included.

Benefits

Bonus

Discounts at retailers

Life assurance

Extended family policies

Mental Health First Aiders

Complete induction

Financial education and loans

Flexible working options

Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Analytical and logical problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Supply Chain team.
• Experience in Multi-Channel or Omni-Channel Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable supplier availability through effective stock management.
• Manage supplier relationships to optimize stock and resolve issues.
• Support end-to-end product lifecycle management for assigned suppliers.

Skills

Logical and methodical approach to work.

Drive to deliver excellence within your work.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Clear communication skills.

Experience with JDA / Blue Yonder forecasting tool.

Job description

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The Role

As a Supply Chain Stock Controller you will work to enhance product availability in the Primary Distribution Hub by implementing standardised processes within Blue Yonder Demand and Fulfilment. Additionally, you’ll get involved by actively cultivating and managing strong relationships with the Commercial team and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring reliable supplier availability through weighted metrics. This involves effectively managing stock levels and order frequencies to strike a precise equilibrium between inventory value, service quality, and cost efficiency.
• Manage the supplier order book using the existing systems to optimise stock, whilst maintaining a lean and structured stock profile.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain Customer & Supplier Manager to improve supplier relationships and efficiency. Address subpar supplier performance, identify opportunities for better stock management, cost savings, and service improvements. Manage supplier conformance and resolve issues promptly.
• Responsible for the end to end product lifecycle management for assigned suppliers covering stock health, new product introduction, alternatives and end of life ensuring clear exit strategies are defined and actioned. Working alongside Commercial colleagues to support decisions, negotiations and trading plans.
• Hold strong relationships with other supply chain colleagues, Commercial and assigned suppliers to drive the overall stock agenda, proactively identify opportunities and follow through to action.
• Work cohesively with other Supply Chain Stock Controllers to provide support, training and cover as required. Taking a proactive approach and engaging in team activities.

This is a hybrid-based role, you should be based in the UK and within commutable distance to our Head Office based in Crick, Northamptonshire or our Primary Distribution Hub based in Warrington, Cheshire.

You

You’ll live and breathe our Customer First ethos, with an analytical and logical approach to problem-solving. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider Supply Chain team and you’ll thrive on delivering excellent results.

Skills And Competencies

• Logical and methodical approach to work.
• A drive and desire to push forward and deliver excellence within your work.
• Comfortable with a fast paced, changing environment.
• Able to communicate with a range of people in a clear and informative way that allows the listener to understand the benefit and the solution.
• Experience with the JDA / Blue Yonder forecasting tool would be an advantage.

It is highly likely you have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Multi-Channel Supply Chain, Omni-Channel Supply Chain, Operations Manager, Retail, Stock Distribution, Stock Operations, Supply Chain Development Manager, Supply Chain Executive, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Project Manager, Supply Chain Solutions, Supply Chain Stock Controller, Supply Chain Technology, Supply Inventory, eCommerce.

Benefits Package And Cultural Environment

• Bonus
• Discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers
• Life assurance
• Extended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and more
• Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each other
• Complete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages development
• Financial education and loans
• Flexible working options
• A business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true self
• And more!

Inclusive Workplace Commitment

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don’t want you to fit our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.

Seniorities and Employment

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage