Stock Controller – Sports Retail

About the role

The role holder will be responsible for managing the purchasing and replenishment of the retail products. The role holder is also responsible for maintaining the stock levels within the budget set by the business.

Key responsibilities

• Ensures that all inventory and stock management systems are maintained and updated accurately, and within the agreed parameters.
• Receives delivered supplies, materials, and equipment; confirms that delivered goods match purchase order specifications of quantity, condition, model number, etc.; completes all necessary paperwork for stock items received.
• Manages all stock movements in and out, and maintains a complete log of all stock movement to ensure stocks are tallied with the transfer documents.
• Maintains stock levels within the agreed inventory parameters; scans stock received and delivered and highlights any discrepancy, to ensure stock movement is logged and properly controlled.
• Alerts the store manager upon approaching or exceeding defined budget level.
• Administers the process for returns; manages a defined area in the storeroom for returns/credits, out‑of‑date, damaged and unsaleable goods.
• Maintains the storeroom and the allocation of space for stock; ensures the storeroom meets defined regulations.
• Supervises the implementation of health and safety procedures.
• Coordinates with store operations staff to identify and prepare damaged stock lists, ensuring the stock is scanned, packed and sent to the warehouse after approvals.
• Executes weekly cycle counts of inventory materials based upon system reports; assists in conducting a complete physical inventory count annually.

Required profile

• A minimum of 2–5 years of relevant experience, with at least 1 year in a similar role.
• Product/category knowledge.
• Retail industry experience.