Retail Stock Controller
Location: Based in Harlow Essex (Regular Travel to Retail Stores)
Role Type: Full Time | Permanent
Pay: £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
At ITS, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading suppliers of tools, accessories, and related products – and we’re now entering an exciting new phase in the expansion of our retail store network.
We’ve recently launched a new store concept designed to give customers a more hands-on, engaging shopping experience. This refreshed approach is now being rolled out to new store locations across the country.
To support this next stage of growth, we’re looking for a Retail Stock Controller to act as the central point of control for all retail stock and inventory performance across our retail stores.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As Retail Stock Controller, you’ll be responsible for managing and optimising the stock profile of each store to ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time – maximising availability, sales and stock efficiency.
You will play a key role in connecting stores, buying, commercial and marketing teams, using data and insight to drive stock decisions that support both sales growth and operational control.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse sales and stock data to optimise store stock profiles and ranging.
- Manage and develop processes for retail product selection and range changes. (New products, Discontinued products etc)
- Ensure stock profiles reflect seasonal trends, demand patterns and local requirements.
- Adjust stock holding to support promotional plans, new product launches and campaigns.
- Balance sales opportunity with sensible stock value, holding levels and availability
- Provide data-led recommendations for use of promotional and prime selling space (dump bins, counter-top, feature bays, etc.)
- Support and help coordinate merchandising activity linked to promotions and key product launches/Product headliners.
- Work closely with store managers to review performance, availability and opportunities.
- Collaborate with Buying, Commercial and Marketing teams to align ranging, promotions and stock strategy
- Monitor slow-moving, excess and discontinued stock, proposing actions to improve sell-through.
- Develop reporting, KPIs and stock performance metrics for the retail network.
- Check and help co-ordinate the merchandising of products to support promotional activity.
- Continuously review and improve stock processes, systems and controls
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong analytical skills with proven experience using sales and stock data
- Confident communicator, able to work cross-functionally with multiple departments
- Experience working in a retail, stock, merchandising or trading environment
- Strong Excel skills (forecasting, analysis, reporting)
- Highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused
- Thrives in a fast-moving, fast-paced environment
- Flexible approach with a hands-on mindset
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
- Lives within easy reach of Harlow, Essex
Why Join ITS?
- Be part of a fast-growing, innovative retail brand
- Play a key role in shaping the future of our retail stock strategy
- Enjoy a collaborative, hands-on culture where your ideas matter
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
