Stock Controller

Builder Depot is one of the leading independent Builders Merchants in the UK. We pride ourselves on providing excellent training and development opportunities for our employees, along with long-term career progression.

• Adhere to a pre-defined supplier order schedule and collaborate with branch managers to adjust order days, ensuring an even stock flow throughout the week.
• Review back-order reports to verify outstanding lines before placing new orders.
• Communicate with suppliers via phone or email to follow up on outstanding purchases and update purchase orders accordingly.
• Populate and use the order template to calculate optimum order quantities, ensuring strong stock availability.
• Update the Google Order Schedule with confirmed order dates.

• Conduct a minimum stock check monthly, investigate discrepancies, and adjust stock levels to reflect actual counts.
• Identify supplier and branch location concerns regarding stock loss and communicate these to stock/branch managers and the relevant buyer.
• Run daily negative and positive stock reports to identify anomalies and take corrective action where required.
• Review high sales reports and place orders to manage unexpected demand.
• Flag low stock levels to the stock manager based on pre-set weeks of stock cover and ensure buyers are aware of supplier stock issues.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, shop floor staff, and internal departments.
• Communicate regularly with the Goods In department to ensure stock is checked in and distributed to the shop floor in a timely manner, and flag missed deliveries.
• Coordinate with buyers and branch managers regarding stock shortages and slow-moving items.
• Update the Google delivery schedule with confirmed delivery dates for all orders.
• Work closely with shop floor staff, managers, and the merchandiser to improve aisle and bay organisation, optimising shelf space for improved product accessibility.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving stock or supplier-related issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with experience using ERP systems.
• A positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

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