Stock Controller

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. 

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. 

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job summary/Purpose

Inventory Management:

Stock Monitoring:

• Regularly monitor stock levels across various product lines to ensure availability aligns with production schedules.
• Conduct periodic physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies between actual stock and recorded inventory.

Ordering and Replenishment:

• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, placing orders as necessary to prevent production delays.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to negotiate favourable terms and resolve any supply chain issues.

Data Analysis:
Reporting:

• Generate comprehensive reports on stock levels, usage patterns, and turnover rates to inform finance Manager 
• Analyse stock movement data to identify trends and forecast future inventory needs, adjusting orders accordingly.

Performance Metrics:

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory management and monitor performance against these metrics to drive improvement.

Collaboration:
Interdepartmental Coordination:
•    Work closely with production teams to understand material requirements and adjust stock levels accordingly.
•    Liaise with the Buyer to ensure alignment between purchasing decisions and production schedules.
Communication:
•    Serve as a point of contact for internal teams regarding inventory status, providing timely updates on stock availability and expected delivery dates.

Process Improvement:
Best Practices:

• Implement and maintain efficient stock control processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through improved inventory management practices and waste reduction.
• Ensure goods are inspected in accordance with Taylor Wimpey Procedures & Policies. 
• Carry out annual stock take, and report results to the Finance Manager, manging discrepancies and investigating causes

Technology Utilisation:

• Utilise inventory management software to streamline operations, ensuring accurate tracking of stock levels and movements.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technologies that could enhance inventory management efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the inventory of materials and stocked products, including stock profiles and designated locations.
• Manage and conduct inventory stock counts and accuracy check to ensure precision in inventory records.
• Organise and control the goods inward and stock control departments to effectively support production and align with business objectives.
• Ensure that incoming products are received and processed in accordance with company procedures.
• Guarantee that materials are prepared and available for production as needed.
• Take charge of planning and executing regular stock takes.
• •    Generate and provide regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• •    Collaborate with warehouse, purchasing, and other department managers to enhance inventory control procedures.
• •    Assist the buyer with procurement tasks as needed.
• •    Responsible for reporting and documenting waste materials, logging this information in Sage X3.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Have a working knowledge and ability to use Sage or a similar package plus Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel
• Self-Motivated and able to work Autonomously
• Experience with computerized systems with respect to barcode scanning
• Knowledge of building materials
• Good communication and negotiating skills

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions.  We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.  Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.    

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. 

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants:

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.