Goods In & Stores Supervisor – Stores – Parker Knoll
WHO ARE SOFA BRANDS INTERNATIONAL?
Sofa Brand International is a market leader, with a turnover of close to £70m, and home to four unique sofa brands: Duresta, Parker Knoll, G Plan, The Lounge Co.
Our range of contemporary and classic styles reflect the individual needs and lifestyles of our customers and can be found in 600 retail outlets across the UK. Sofa Brands International has a collective heritage of over 500 years’ experience in the industry. With a wealth of design, manufacturing, sales, and marketing talent, we are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to British-made, handcrafted furniture.
At the heart of the group lies great British design and craftsmanship. Every piece of furniture from SBI’s four brands is made by hand in purpose-built factories in Nottinghamshire and Wiltshire. The group excels in combining the best of traditional furniture making methods with cutting-edge techniques.
At Sofa Brands International, we work hard to offer the best in the industry and we’re the largest manufacturer of quality sofas in UK. Our employees are the lifeblood of SBI; the group currently employs 700 people.
Job Overview
The Goods In & Stores Supervisor supports key stakeholders in the daily operation of the stores and goods-in functions, ensuring materials are received, stored, and distributed efficiently to support production requirements. This role is responsible for supervising stores staff, maintaining stock accuracy, and ensuring high standards of organisation, safety, and operational performance.
As a key member of the Stores team, the role holder's key duties will include, but not be limited to:
- Supervise and motivate stores staff during assigned shifts.
- Oversee the receipt, inspection, and accurate booking-in of deliveries.
- Ensure materials, components, and consumables are stored safely and efficiently.
- Monitor stock levels and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and delivery issues.
- Ensure timely and accurate issue of materials to production departments.
- Train, coach, and support new and existing employees.
- Maintain stores standards for cleanliness, housekeeping, and safety.
- Conduct regular stock counts and support inventory audits.
- Liaise with production, purchasing, and planning teams regarding stock requirements and shortages.
- Prepare basic reports and communicate updates to management.
- Enforce company policies, procedures, and health & safety requirements consistently.
Qualities we value
- Positive, “can-do” attitude and willingness to learn.
- Team player who supports others and works collaboratively.
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Qualifications & Skills - REQUIRED:
- Previous upholstery experience, preferably in a supervisory role.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer-focused mindset with problem-solving ability.
- Basic math, Basic English, and computer skills.
- Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to lift and move merchandise as needed.
Qualifications & Skills – PREFERRED:
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Forklift Truck Licence (Counterbalance and/or Reach).
- Knowledge of upholstery materials, components, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience in stock auditing and inventory management.
Working Pattern
- Monday to Thursday 07:30am - 16:30pm (30-minute unpaid break)
- Friday 07:30am - 12:30pm (no unpaid break)
Diversity
At Sofa Brands International, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our people, our customers, and our wider community that we live in.
Sofa Brands International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will never discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, colour, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, marital status or civil partnership/union status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable country or local laws.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can support you appropriately.
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
