Stock Controller
New opportunity not to be missed! LWC Drinks has an exciting opportunity for a Stock Controller to join the growing team working in Leeds. Joining us on a full time permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary.
Would you like to work for a business that represents many well-known and much loved beer, wine, spirit and soft drink brands?
LWC Drinks Ltd provides licensed establishments with all of their bar and sundry supplies. LWC Drinks are more than just a distributor and at 24th place in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100, they have become the fastest growing privately owned drinks company in Britain. Their aim is to provide the best customer service in the industry, as well as an impressive and extensive portfolio of products. Currently LWC Drinks employ over 700 people and they have 15 depots across the UK as well as a Support Centre and Hub distribution centre based in Openshaw, in Manchester.
Role Overview
The Stock Controller will
- Be responsible for all the day to day ordering of goods with aid of system driven forecasting tools
- Ensure adequate weekly stock levels at depot level are maintained on over 2300 SKUs (Within the Depot)
- Work closely with all departments within the depot (sales, distribution and admin teams)
- Clear any outstanding and pending issues
- Receipting and checking PODs against purchase orders
- Raise queries against discrepancies
- Organise credits and uplifts with suppliers
Key Responsibilities of the Stock Controller
- To manage the physical Ordering and stock levels of all sku’s
- To ensure accurate receipt of goods in on to Trinity system
- To manage and provide data to minimise obsolete stock and avoid Out of Date issues
- To ensure stock takes are carried out in line with policy
- Investigate and report on discrepancies losses and damages
- To ensure adequate stock control procedures are in place to protect company assets
- To continuously review methods and seek ways to implement best practice
- To evaluate systems and work with Company Distribution Manager to implement best practice
- Act as key holder as required for security and fire.
Skills, knowledge and experience required by the Stock Controller
- Microsoft Office (Excel and Word for spreadsheets and records)
- ‘Trinity’ system
- Good team work skills, with office staff as well as drivers and warehousing staff
With excellent opportunities to develop and enhance your career, LWC Drinks is the place to be. Why not click apply today to become our Stock Controller – don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to join the fastest growing privately owned drinks company in Britain.
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