Stock Controller

Job Description

Stock Controller 

Salary: £35,722

45 hours

Night shifts Monday to Friday or Sunday to Thursday working 20:30 – 06:00

Reading

Stock Controller opportunity for someone who is keen to learn and develop their warehouse stock knowledge at our Brakes Depot in Reading.  You will be working across multiple departments, both in the warehouse and in the office to support achieving business targets.

You’ll be responsible for making sure that full stock counts in the warehouse is completed daily capturing information accurately onto Microsoft excel spreadsheets and our inhouse SAP system to produce reports.  As Stock Controller you will work closely with the wider teams across the Depot to ensure that we avoid any shortages of goods to our customers. We will rely upon you to investigate discrepancies into major stock variances as part of quality control and waste management. This is a busy role, and no 2 days will be the same!

We seek Stock Controllers who are MHE trained, but don't worry if you aren't, as training can be provided. Confidence with heights is essential, as the role involves operating a scissor lift up to 30 meters. Computer literacy is vital for tasks involving spreadsheets and data capture for KPI reporting. Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Excel is advantageous. Strong attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and adaptability to new systems are key. A reliable and flexible "Can do" attitude is a must.

In return we offer a great basic salary, generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase more, pension plus huge discounts on award- winning products. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our Learning & Development programmes.

In Brakes you can really be anything you want to be.

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.