Stock Analyst

The Stock Analyst is responsible for assisting the Senior Operations Manager in overseeing and coordinating Decora’s stock inventory. This involves dealing with off-site storage facilities, inter-site transfers and managing out of stock items. A fundamental part of the role is ensuring that the correct stock is at the correct location at times required, in order to meet customer demands.

Working hours: Monday – Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 2pm (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Lisburn, BT28 2FL

* This role is office based at Decora Lisburn.

• Review site stock reports daily to ensure all off-site items are replenished using a Just-in-Time (JIT) approach.
• Input and release transfer orders to maintain appropriate stock levels across all sites.
• Ensure all stock transfers are completed and closed in a timely manner.
• Review transfer summary reports to ensure all stock movements are accurately captured.
• Release back orders as stock becomes available.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies relating to off-site storage locations.
• Assist in the investigation and resolution of on-site stock discrepancies.
• Book all off-site deliveries in accordance with the company Goods-In procedure.

• Co-ordinate and maintain an 8-week cycle counting programme across all Decora sites.
• Co-ordinate a 6-month audit stock count programme with all off-site storage providers.
• Ensure ISO controls, procedures and inventory management standards are strictly adhered to.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of internal and external quality audits.

• Produce and distribute weekly manifests for all off-site storage facilities.
• Act as the key liaison between Decora and third-party storage providers.
• Communicate and resolve delivery, stock or quality issues with relevant departments including Purchasing, Quality, Logistics and Operations.
• Support the implementation of automated stock and delivery feedback processes with third-party storage vendors.
• Implement AI-assisted stock analysis tools and inventory best practices to improve stock accuracy, service levels and operational efficiency.
• Monitor inventory performance and identify opportunities to improve stock availability, inventory accuracy and working capital utilisation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to stock control, warehousing and inventory management processes.

• Liaise with Customer Services, Production and Warehouse Supervisors regarding stock shortages and out-of-stock items to ensure customer promise dates are achieved.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments and external suppliers.

• Overall responsibility for all aspects of the effective supervision, training and development and health, safety and welfare of your team.

• Promote safe working practices in all storage and inventory-related activities.
• Acquire, retain and apply detailed product and customer knowledge.
• Travel to other company sites as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by management.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role working with warehouse management systems
• Previous experience within a FMCG environment
• Ability to use IT systems, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages and in particular, Excel and AI tools such as Co-Pilot
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent planning, organising and prioritising skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight schedules
• Ability to work proactively and on own initiative
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Hold a full clean car driving license with access to own vehicle
• 3rd level qualification in a business or logistics related subject
• Experience in warehouse environment, with focus on right first time and high pick frequency
• Experience of working in a Health and Safety driven environment
• Experience of working with Quality Systems (ISO standards)

• Enhanced annual leave with additional for long service
• Long service awards
• Health Shield benefit upon 6 months service
• Discount on company products- up to 50%
• Life assurance upon one years service
• Employee assistance programme upon one years service
• On-site parking

* Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK.

Location Lisburn, BT28 2FL
Department Operations

Employment Type

Permanent, Full-time Minimum Experience 2 years’ experience in a similar role working with warehouse management systems