Stock Control Clerk

Salary: £12.21 per hour plus additional premium

Contract Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: Permanent

Hours: 39.5

About this opportunity: We are at the forefront of a competitive retail sector, providing amazing value to millions of customers every week, with a national and international store base in the UK and Ireland. We have an immediate position available for a Stock Control Clerk to join our team at the Wigan Distribution Centre.

Rota: 2 Week Rota – W1 Thursday–Saturday 06:00‑18:00; W2 Wednesday–Saturday 06:00‑18:00.

Job Role

• Control of audits of goods in paperwork to ensure process is followed, responding to account payable claims.
• Ensuring warehouse layout is utilised efficiently within product categories including putaway algorithms and pick sequence.
• Maximise the use of reports on report manager / JDA solutions and Oracle to keep KPI targets in line for net adjustments and full cyclical counts of the warehouse
• Control of short dated / QA and aged stock, liaising with trading and buying teams.
• Quality checking / Spot Checking picked pallets, within set targets and recording of information.
• Liaising with other internal / external departments including control of offsite storage delivery and return
• Reporting of weekly / monthly stats including participation in projects within stock control.
• Work closely with the warehouse teams to support and grow sharing knowledge to help improve performances.
• Previous stock control experience is essential.
• You will have experience working with IT systems and ideally you need to be used to a fast-paced working environment. It goes without saying that you will have excellent numerical skills, experience in WMS systems, Excel and Word are also essential.

About You

• A strong solution focus – being comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions in a cost-effective way.
• An enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Able to interface at all levels of the organisation
• Bias for action, have a strong work ethic, and desire to achieve excellence.
• Flexible, have fantastic communication skills and huge amounts of drive are a must, together with a natural style that role models our Values
• A person with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable with high volume workload and not be afraid to \”roll up your sleeves\”.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of Excel, with the ability to manipulate data effectively and generate ad hoc reports as requested by management.

What You’ll Need On Your CV

Previous warehousing experience, specifically Stock Control experience is desirable.
An excellent work ethic is a must along with common sense and a ‘can do’ attitude. You will be able to work as an individual, or as a team player within company guidelines.
Things move fast here at Poundland, you’ll be able to cope with change, enjoy working in a fast paced DC environment and working to and beating your targets.

Benefits

We’re a fun and friendly place to work, recognise and celebrate success and encourage employees to reach their potential. Competitive annual leave allowance, benefits platform and other perks are provided.