Stock Control Administrator- Ashfield, Dublin

Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwicks Group is the market leader in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. Main brands include Chadwicks, Sam Hire, Cork Builders Providers, Panelling Centre, Davies & Telfords. The Chadwicks Group currently employs approximately 1,400 colleagued in over 50 locations.

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 their branch.

Please note this is a temporary full time position available within our Ashfield Chadwicks team.

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 <70 to 90 items per day>

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.

Essential Competencies

Ability to prioritise workload

Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills

Excellent organisation and attention to detail

A pro-active approach with a general positive and enthusiastic attitude

Have excellent numerical / Data entry skills

Computer Literate with excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Work well within a team

Ability to work on your own initiative

Key Relationships

Branch Colleagues

Branch Manager

Regional Director

Support Office team

Sales Representative

Customers & Suppliers

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Chadwicks Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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