Job post summary
Pay: From £38,000.00 per year
Job description:
Job Title: Stock Manager
Company: Micro Can Ltd
Location: On-site
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (42.5 hours/week, 30 min unpaid lunch) optional flexible early start for 2.30pm Friday finish
Pay: Starting From £38000.00 per year (negotiable depending on experience)
Additional Pay: Yearly bonus
Start Date: As soon as possible
About Us
Micro Can Ltd is a forward-thinking company at the forefront of packaging technology, supplying high-performance packaging equipment to the beverage sector. At Micro Can, we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration, and delivering exceptional engineering solutions. We foster a supportive culture where initiative is valued and success is shared.
We are expanding our team and looking for a Stock Manager to work alongside our experienced Engineering, Control Panel, and Fabrication departments.
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Stock Manager to manage procurement and inventory operations. This hands-on role is crucial to the efficiency of our supply chain and production teams. You'll interface with production staff, suppliers, and engineering teams to ensure that materials are always where they need to be—on time and in spec.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, embraces new technology, and is passionate about stock management.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with internal departments regarding quoted items and procurement needs
- Place purchase orders and ensure on-time in-full (OTIF) delivery from suppliers
- Conduct goods-in inspections to verify accuracy and quality of deliveries
- Perform regular stock checks and maintain inventory accuracy
- Generate and investigate stock loss reports, implementing corrective actions
- Manage returns or replacements for faulty items
- Maintain inventory records using Inventory Stock Control Software
- Keep procurement and supplier documentation up-to-date and well organised
- Collaborate with engineering and production to ensure timely material availability
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience in a stock control, procurement, or stores role
- Familiarity with Inventory Software is highly desirable
- Strong organisational and multitasking capabilities
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- High attention to detail and inventory accuracy
- Team player able to work collaboratively across departments
- Effective problem-solving skills to resolve stock or order discrepancies
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Based in a warehouse/production setting
- Some moderate lifting and extended periods of standing may be required
- PPE and necessary tools provided
- Software training included
Career Development
We offer opportunities for on-the-job training and professional growth. This is a great role for someone looking to advance within a growing and ambitious company.
Reporting Structure
This role reports directly to the Production Manager, while working closely with Production, Engineering, and Fabrication Leads.
Benefits
- Yearly performance bonus
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Company events
- Overtime opportunities at enhanced rates
Schedule
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (optional early start to finish 2.30pm Friday)
- 42.5 hours per week
- Overtime available depending on business needs
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Pay: From £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bolton, Greater Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- How many years experience in procurement?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Stock control management: 2 years (required)
Language:
- First language is English (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
