Vets for Pets
Stock Controller
Stock Controller at Vets for Pets, based in Stafford, West Midlands, paying £28,119 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £28,119 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Stafford, West Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Warehouse & Industrial
21% below the typical rate for warehouse & industrial
Reference 640238605578866415
About the role
Stock Controller
Stafford Fulfilment Centre
Salary - £28,119
At Pets, our aim is to give the nation’s pets what they need to be at their ball-chasing, tail-wagging best. Because we will not rest until every spaniel has a squeezy toy. Every calico has a cat tree. Every rabbit has a run. We are motivated to find the best talent in the Logistics & Distribution industry. Right now, we are looking for a Stock Controller to join our Stock Control Team at our Fulfilment Centre in Stafford.
The Role
As a Stock Controller you will be responsible for the smooth running of the warehouse operations from receipt of goods, storage, and distribution, and ensuring a safe working environment. These opportunities suit individuals who have previous history within a pick, pack, and dispatch, 24/7 multi-site operation. This is a great platform to further your career within a growing and forward-thinking organisation.
Shifts available:
7 week pattern, 5 weeks Mon - Fri, 2 weeks Weds - Sun 06.00-14.00 / 14.00-22.00
Key Responsibilities
- Coordination of transport to deliver goods and maintain a highly accurate stock keeping / stock control system.
- Control all Brexit store orders and documentation.
- Manage inventory/stock levels and stock placement using the JDA system.
- Part of an established team of stock controllers, ensuring that all internal stock control processes within the Distribution Centre are followed.
- Maximise stock availability and ensure that stock can be delivered to stores accurately and in a saleable condition.
- Assist in maintaining the accuracy of the warehouse stock file, through perpetual inventory counts and identifying damage reduction opportunities.
- Continuously improve productivity through maintaining pick paths and space utilisation
- Maintain the Physical inventory in line with system driven PI to control adjustments.
- Assist in monitoring all inbound POs to close all orders within 48 hours and to ensure the orders are closed without discrepancies to improve stock availability.
- Conducting weekly full empty location checks and dealing with thorough investigations to resolve DC discrepancies and Support Office queries.
- Report on a weekly basis the stock KPI’s and assist in the development of new processes and procedures.
- Monitor, investigate and authorise internal product adjustments to maintain stock accuracy.
- Assist in relays to enhance productivity measures.
What you will bring with you
- Working experience within a 24/7, live, operational environment.
- Experience in Goods in / out.
- Proficient IT Skills –Microsoft Word and Excel with the ability to design and draft reports.
- Forward-thinking with a strong customer focus
- Excellent attention to detail
- Creative and resourceful under pressure
- Collaborator within the wider business
What you will get in return
- Attractive rates of pay.
- Annual Leave (including Bank holidays), with an increase after 2 years continuous service.
- An extra day’s holiday when it is your birthday.
- Stakeholder pension plan
- Personal Health Insurance scheme (if in Pension Scheme)
- Life assurance
- 20% Pets at Home discount scheme after 12 weeks service
- Pets’ “Treats” voluntary benefits package
Click to read our Values & Behaviours
Click for more details and our benefits.
Reference: 640238605578866415 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 6 Dec 2026 · Listed via Vets for Pets
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