Stock Controller Job

Logistics Jobs

Duties and Responsibilities

Training & Development

• Design and deliver structured training programs for supermarket stock controllers, focusing on inventory accuracy, stock monitoring, and proper inventory procedures.
• Conduct hands-on, in-store training sessions to demonstrate best practices in stock handling, shelf replenishment, and warehouse management.
• Create user-friendly training materials, manuals, and SOPs to guide stock controllers in their daily duties.
• Assess the knowledge and skills of trainees before and after training to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

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Inventory Management Oversight

• Train staff to accurately track stock levels using inventory systems, spreadsheets, or other tracking tools.
• Guide stock controllers on conducting regular stock counts, reconciling discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records.
• Provide methods to optimize stock rotation, shelf replenishment, and backroom organization to prevent overstocking or stockouts.

 Loss Prevention & Waste Reduction

• Educate staff on strategies to minimize stock loss due to theft, damage, spoilage, or expiry.
• Introduce and train on processes for managing damaged goods, returns, and write-offs efficiently.
• Promote a culture of accountability and attention to detail among stock control staff to ensure minimal inventory losses.

Process Improvement & Advisory

• Identify gaps in existing stock control procedures and recommend improvements based on best practices in the retail industry.
• Support management in implementing new inventory control policies or systems.
• Advise on optimizing ordering schedules, stock levels, and warehouse layouts to improve operational efficiency.

 Monitoring & Reporting

• Develop tools and templates for tracking stock performance, losses, and wastage.
• Generate periodic reports to management detailing training outcomes, inventory accuracy, and operational improvements.
• Follow up with stock controllers to ensure adherence to newly implemented procedures and continuous improvement.

 Mentorship & Support

• Serve as a mentor to stock controllers, providing guidance, feedback, and problem-solving support on the shop floor.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on all aspects of stock control and inventory management within the supermarket environment.

Key Requirement Skills And Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a busy retail environment, preferably in supermarkets.
• Proven expertise in inventory management, stock control, and loss prevention.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs.
• Strong knowledge of inventory systems, stocktaking, and reporting procedures.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on jobs@britesmanagement.com
Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.