As a key member of the Adding Department in our Warehouse, you will be responsible for the quality control and entry of new stock into our inventory. This is a critical role in ensuring that products meet our high standards and are accurately represented across multiple online markets. You will be responsible for making new stock eligible for sale by adding it to our system and ensuring all relevant information is correct.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 17:30am
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Control:
- Inspect new stock to ensure it meets our company’s quality standards before being added to inventory.
- Check for any defects, damages, or discrepancies and report issues as needed.
- Ensure all products are in working condition (where applicable) and ready for sale.
- Following company authenticity monitoring training guidelines to ensure counterfeit items are not added to our system.
Inventory Management:
- Add new stock to the company inventory system, ensuring accurate details such as product type, condition, and any relevant specifications are logged.
- Verify product descriptions, categories, and pricing for accuracy based on company guidelines.
- Maintain/update inventory records in a timely manner to reflect new stock arrivals.
- Organise the stock in the warehouse in line with departmental/company needs, while adhering to the Health & Safety Policy.
Product Listings:
- Ensure products are categorized correctly for easy access and visibility across online platforms.
- Adjust listings where necessary to ensure accuracy, consistency, and optimal presentation of products.
Collaboration and Reporting:
- Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth integration of new stock.
- Report any discrepancies, quality concerns, or inventory-related issues to the supervisor/manager.
- Meet department-specific targets for product processing, ensuring timely and efficient stock handling.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Attention to Detail: Strong ability to spot inconsistencies or issues with products and data, ensuring high accuracy in inventory and product listings.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage and process multiple items of stock simultaneously, ensuring they are correctly logged and categorized.
- Communication Skills: Ability to work effectively with other team members and departments to ensure stock flows efficiently.
- IT and Systems Proficiency: Comfortable using inventory management systems and basic office software (experience with e-commerce platforms is a plus).
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify potential issues with stock or listings and find solutions quickly.
- Team Player: A cooperative and proactive attitude towards working with other team members and departments.
- Experience: Previous experience in inventory management, e-commerce, or a similar role is desirable but not essential.
Ideal Candidate:
- Detail-oriented: Capable of carefully reviewing each item before it’s added to inventory.
- Organized: Able to manage tasks efficiently and work within deadlines.
- Adaptable: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and ready to take on new challenges as the company grows.
- Proactive: Motivated to ensure stock is processed and listed without delays, while maintaining high standards of quality control.
Other Benefits to working for We Buy Books:
Death in Service Benefit, Private Health care for employees with over 3 years’ service, Discounted local bus travel, Professional development through on the job training, career progressions from within the business.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £12.80 per hour
Expected hours: 42.5 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rossendale BB4 7NX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Data entry: 1 year (preferred)
- Stock Control: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
