New Job Opening: Stock Controller in OY, IE

Our client is a premier builders' merchant in Ireland, specializing in a comprehensive range of building materials, plumbing products, and DIY supplies. With an extensive network of branches nationwide, they cater to both professional tradespeople and DIY customers. Renowned for their excellent customer service and expert guidance, they offer top-tier products and are a reliable partner for construction and home improvement endeavours across Ireland.

Our client currently has a Stock Controller role based in their Tullamore branch.

Principle Objective

Reporting to the Branch Manager the role of the Stock Controller is to perform daily cycle counting and investigation of variances while also overseeing stock takes in the Cork Branch.

Knowledge, Education & Experience

• Customer and supplier return systems and procedures


• Knowledge of general administration / clerical systems


• Excellent IT literacy with an ability to efficiently learn new systems


• Good product knowledge of Building/Plumbing Materials


• Knowledge of internal systems including Goods Inwards would be a distinct advantage


• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise the function effectively e.g. Planning counts ahead

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Cycle Counts – Maintain maximum level of daily counts


• Daily Goods Inwards – prompt input and compliance with procedures


• Update & maintain accuracy of branch computer-based stock management system


• Run Variance report & investigate all shortages / overages


• Ensure all materials in yard, stores and shop are properly labelled


• Report to Branch Manager on high value items with variances


• Identify aged and slow-moving stock; liaise with charge hands and other branches


• Liaise with stores staff for changes on dockets


• Liaise with yard foreman to maintain neat & tidy stocks, and forward planning of counts


• Liaise with Price File team on Bar-code issues/corrections required etc.

Benefits Include

• Competitive Basic Salary


• Private Health Care


• Sick Pay Scheme


• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave


• Pension Scheme


• Colleague Discount

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