Stock Manager - Croydon Purley Way (N98634)

Stock Manager – Croydon Purley Way (N98634) role at Next

Job Description

22hrs p/w; Tue 07:00 – 15:00; Thu 07:00 – 15:00; Sat 07:00 – 14:30. To be an effective Stock Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise achieving performance targets. Every day will be varied, fast paced and challenging but ultimately rewarding. You will provide leadership, coaching and motivation to a team, and you can expect investment in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available.

About the Role

The Stock Manager supports the growth of our online business and ensures our customers get the very best online experience and customer service. You will support and encourage your team to meet performance targets, ensuring customers get returned items refunded quickly or stock is packaged and ready to fulfil existing online orders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store management team across the back-of-house areas and communicate effectively with the Store Manager
• Manage a team to deliver accurate stock processes in an environment which is operationally efficient, safe and where targets are met
• Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating and inspiring your team to be at their best is at the core of everything you do
• Demonstrate a hands-on approach for all commercial and operational activities by adapting to change and working alongside the team
• Ensure communication is up-to-date and accurate at all times to meet business needs

We’ll offer amazing benefits (see list further below)

About You

• You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. Your energy inspires others and creates a great work atmosphere and team spirit
• You are a great communicator who is friendly, calm and efficient and can work with people at all levels. You stay calm under pressure and have realistic expectations of others
• You are a team player who works well in a result-driven, fast and challenging environment. You adapt quickly and bring the rest of the team on board with new objectives
• You can problem-solve, make sound business decisions, challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to move the business forward
• You are an effective multi-tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.

This role is not typically considered for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to Home Office requirements on skills level. Candidates are encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.

What’s Next

The in-store recruitment team will review online applications. Those that match the criteria closely will be contacted to arrange a Telephone or Video Interview, which may progress to an in-store Assessment.

About Us

Next is a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We are the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and market leader in Kidswear. We have over 500 stores, Next Online, and online shopping available in over 70 countries.

About The Team

• Fantastic rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results
• 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria\’s Secret products (when purchased through NEXT)
• 10% off most partner brands and up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Sharesave Scheme
• 60% off a generous wardrobe allowance for workwear (minimum 6 week contract)
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Discounts via our benefits platform and Staff Shops
• Digital GP and other health and wellbeing services
• Life assurance
• Discounted health plan options for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing tools
• Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores only)
• Direct to Work – discount online and in-store, collect items next day from work or local store
• Support Networks and Wellhub – access to wellbeing and gym benefits

Conditions apply to all benefits. Benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and provide workplace adjustments when necessary. If you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, contact careers@next.co.uk with