Does working for a Brand like ours excite you? If so, becoming part of the Saltrock family and being based in North Devon could be part of your next adventure!

For over 30 years, Saltrock; a British, coastal, lifestyle brand, has had holiday, family, spirt and fun at its heart. Our inspiration flows from land and sea, waves and coastline. Designed in the South West since 1988 we have grown into a loved Devon brand known for its iconic print designs.

We are looking for an experience Stock Controller to come and join our team on a full time, fixed term contract from April until the end of July 2026.

Skills and Experience Required

• Computer literate, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages (Word and Excel) Understanding formulas to create stock control sheets.
• Excellent numeracy and IT skills element
• Previous experience in a similar role where required to prioritize and multi-task various and competing demands
• A good communicator with the ability to interface regularly with internal and external personnel at all levels.
• Planning and Organization with the ability to prioritise
• Experience of retail and a stock control background
• Experience of liaising with suppliers/ Freight Forwarders and 3PL (Third Party Logistics) logistic companies is essential.
• Knowledge of perpetual inventory stock counting / inventory accuracy checks.
• Minimise overstocks and removal of obsolete / redundant stock to maximize availability of working capital.
• Self motivated and good team player.
• Office based.
• To work independently with team to problem solve issues as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for organisation and replenishment of all packaging, including; bags, hangers, etc.
• Execute inventory control measures to ensure the company minimizes stock holding and maximizes stock system and paperwork accuracy
• The role carries responsibility for working with purchasing, goods inwards and dispatch to ensure necessary functions are carried out correctly
• The position carries management responsibility of the Stock Control Assistant.

Inventory Management

• Booking in deliveries
• Receive all deliveries into the stores / warehouses and checking that the stock matches the invoice.  Inform accounts of any discrepancies.  Also inform the merchandisers of any new stock arrivals.
• Process relevant paperwork and other administrative tasks
• Liaise with stock controller regarding deliveries, stock transfers, stock takes & returns to the warehouse. 
• Action stock transfers IBT’s (inter branch transfers) .You will manage stock transfers between store locations while updating the internal computerised system with stock transfers as required. Raise all necessary paperwork.

Stock Takes

• Carry out a full stock takes of all merchandise received in the stores in addition to the ‘mini’ stock takes of each department.
• Ensure that any discrepancies are found as a result of any of these stock takes, an investigation to how this occurred should be conducted. 
• Findings from the stock takes and any investigation carried out must be presented to the stock controller.
• Make adjustments to the relevant systems following the stock takes.

Faulty Stock

• Liaise with relevant suppliers as well as completing and keeping a paper trail of the appropriate forms regarding faulty stock and repairs.  All repairs must be processed in accordance with the Company’s policy.

Performance Indicators

• Stock take results
• Achieving shrinkage targets

Reporting to:

Head of Logistics

Does working for a Brand like ours excite you? If so, becoming part of the Saltrock family and being based in North Devon could be part of your next adventure!

For over 30 years, Saltrock; a British, coastal, lifestyle brand, has had holiday, family, spirt and fun at its heart. Our inspiration flows from land and sea, waves and coastline. Designed in the South West since 1988 we have grown into a loved Devon brand known for its iconic print designs.

We are looking for an experience Stock Controller to come and join our team on a full time, fixed term contract from April until the end of July 2026.

Skills and Experience Required

• Computer literate, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages (Word and Excel) Understanding formulas to create stock control sheets.
• Excellent numeracy and IT skills element
• Previous experience in a similar role where required to prioritize and multi-task various and competing demands
• A good communicator with the ability to interface regularly with internal and external personnel at all levels.
• Planning and Organization with the ability to prioritise
• Experience of retail and a stock control background
• Experience of liaising with suppliers/ Freight Forwarders and 3PL (Third Party Logistics) logistic companies is essential.
• Knowledge of perpetual inventory stock counting / inventory accuracy checks.
• Minimise overstocks and removal of obsolete / redundant stock to maximize availability of working capital.
• Self motivated and good team player.
• Office based.
• To work independently with team to problem solve issues as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for organisation and replenishment of all packaging, including; bags, hangers, etc.
• Execute inventory control measures to ensure the company minimizes stock holding and maximizes stock system and paperwork accuracy
• The role carries responsibility for working with purchasing, goods inwards and dispatch to ensure necessary functions are carried out correctly
• The position carries management responsibility of the Stock Control Assistant.

Inventory Management

• Booking in deliveries
• Receive all deliveries into the stores / warehouses and checking that the stock matches the invoice.  Inform accounts of any discrepancies.  Also inform the merchandisers of any new stock arrivals.
• Process relevant paperwork and other administrative tasks
• Liaise with stock controller regarding deliveries, stock transfers, stock takes & returns to the warehouse. 
• Action stock transfers IBT’s (inter branch transfers) .You will manage stock transfers between store locations while updating the internal computerised system with stock transfers as required. Raise all necessary paperwork.

Stock Takes

• Carry out a full stock takes of all merchandise received in the stores in addition to the ‘mini’ stock takes of each department.
• Ensure that any discrepancies are found as a result of any of these stock takes, an investigation to how this occurred should be conducted. 
• Findings from the stock takes and any investigation carried out must be presented to the stock controller.
• Make adjustments to the relevant systems following the stock takes.

Faulty Stock

• Liaise with relevant suppliers as well as completing and keeping a paper trail of the appropriate forms regarding faulty stock and repairs.  All repairs must be processed in accordance with the Company’s policy.

Performance Indicators

• Stock take results
• Achieving shrinkage targets

Reporting to:

Head of Logistics