Stock Controller
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Stock Controller
The Stock Controller is responsible for maintaining accurate stock levels in the Distribution Centre and trade operative vans, ensuring materials are available when needed to support efficient repairs and maintenance operations. This role focuses on improving first-time fix rates, optimising operative capacity, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
What you’ll be doing
- Prioritising and reviewing all operatives’ stock usage daily to determine van stock review schedules.
- Monitoring stock movements and maintaining system accuracy across the Distribution Centre and vans.
- Controlling stock rotation and conducting regular stock audits to ensure accuracy.
- Forecasting demand, planning reorder quantities, and setting/reviewing minimum and maximum stock levels.
- Investigating stock variances and discrepancies, escalating significant issues to managers.
- Communicating with repair operatives, Property Services Managers, and other stakeholders regarding stock needs.
- Preparing and replenishing operative van stock and managing new stock requirements.
- Producing accurate reports on stock levels, costs, and performance for management.
What you’ll need
- Experience in stock control within a busy Distribution Centre or inventory environment.
- Computer literacy, with proven proficiency in Excel essential; experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) desirable.
- Ability to analyse and manipulate data to inform stock decisions.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and ability to maintain safe working practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to complete tasks accurately under pressure, maintaining attention to detail.
- Product knowledge of building materials desirable.
- Forklift licence / experience desirable.
What we need from you
- Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
- Professional, value-led with integrity, inclusivity, and respect for diversity.
- A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing
- A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities
- A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places
- A commitment to continuous learning and improvement
What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment
- Pension ¦ DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places)
- WPA ¦ Healthcare scheme starts at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available per year (option to increase & add family members)
- Annual leave ¦Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays
- Reward & Recognition ¦ You Count Rewards are individual reward’s for going ‘above & beyond’
- Professional fees ¦ The business pays the cost of one professional role related membership fee for each colleague
- The Market Place ¦high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more
- Wage Stream ¦ You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages
- Health and Wellbeing Initiatives ¦ Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing
At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work.
The Company
Great Places Housing Group exists to improve the lives of the people living in our 25,000 homes across the North West and Yorkshire. We are much more than just a landlord, providing a wide-range of services and promoting partnership work to create vibrant, sustainable communities.
You can find details of our story, our vision and our values here.
At Great Places, we are committed to using inclusive hiring practices. By embracing diversity and difference, we enrich our teams with varied perspectives, drive, and innovation to create an environment in which everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures and are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone can be their authentic self; building a workforce that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We want to create a recruitment process that allows you to perform at your best! Should you need any support or information throughout the process, please reach out to our recruitment team at recruitment@greatplaces.org.uk.
The Benefits
The Benefits
Pension
WPA
The Market Place
Annual Leave
Reward & Recognition
Help with transport
For more information about our benefits and rewards, visit our careers page.
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