Stock Controller Job Armagh area,Northern Ireland UK,Warehouse

Part of Bunzl plc, a FTSE 100 company, Bunzl McLaughlin is leading supplier of non-food catering and cleaning supplies to businesses across Ireland. We specialise in providing a reliable service and delivering value, quality, and innovation to our customers, from our purpose-built distribution centre in Armagh. Our team’s service over 3000 customers throughout the North and South of Ireland.

At Bunzl, we pride ourselves in offering our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organisation, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Stock Controller to join our team. The role will be based at our facility at Drumsill Distribution Centre on Moy Road, Armagh.

The purpose of the role is to well‑execute and optimise the warehouse layout design. To provide easy access to stored goods, minimise travel time, and improve order fulfilment rates. Additionally, dealing with all new product as well as removing all dead stock.

We provide a thorough induction programme, buddy system and comprehensive on the job training in order to give you the best possible opportunity to succeed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To Maintain Replen records
Run monthly Heat maps
Remove non moving lines from pick walk
Maintain locations/zones in WMS
Introduce and maintain Heavy to light where possible
To optimise core list product placement
To introduce/replace warehouse dividers
To capture TI-HI information on products
To review Temppick and specials drops and slot accordingly
To ensure pick walk meets H&S standards
To have weekly meetings with ops TL to provide feedback to the team and to listen to suggestions
To liaise with the category team on forecasts and new products etc.

Operational efficiency

Achieve and sustain a high level of stock accuracy and stock control in line with agreed Bunzl KPIs and company objectives.
Control and report shrinkage to relevant buyers in conjunction with Goods In/Goods Out
Assist with managing £3m inventory
Assist with compiling and controlling all stock adjustments across the business
Identify operational inefficiencies in relation to stock, compiling solutions in collaboration with the Operations Team
Collaboration with Goods In & Inventory Teams to ensure optimal efficiencies in relation to Goods In
Assist in achieving company targets around returns and credits (both customer and supplier)
Collaboration with Goods Out Manager to ensure picking accuracy targets are exceeded, identifying areas requiring additional focus / training
Compilation of ad hoc operational and stock reports as requested
Assist with implementation of a cyclical counting routine investigating thoroughly and bringing any issues identified to a close in a timely fashion
Deal with all stock enquiries from Customer Services and conduct stock checks accordingly
Assist with the management of old and obsolete stock out of the business in conjunction with Inventory and Customer Services.
Communication of stock holding issues to relevant parties

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Technical Skills

Computer literate with sound knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and a high level of proficiency in using e-mail.
Working knowledge around maintaining, adding and removing replen records
To monitor and control product placement by use of class within Snap.
Set up of the walk sequence within the bays and locations in Snap
Management of sortation records (specials/pick)
Master data – Product screens (Hazard codes & Pallet configs)
Experienced in stock control & warehouse operations in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications & Experience

A strong communicator with the confidence to ensure daily communication with the relevant departments
Demonstrates the ability to develop/apply KPIs to measure and improve operational performance
A team player with a collaborative approach to finding solutions
Experience of high volume distribution industry.
Demonstrates ability in achieving targets.
Demonstrates ability to implement and sustain change.
Process and procedure focused, strong on compliance with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail

On top of this, we offer a competitive salary and unrivalled benefits package including.

29 days holiday (increasing to 34 days with service)
Opportunity to purchase additional holidays

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