Company Information and Introduction:
We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented individual to join us as a Stock Controller for our Seasonal Department. This is a varied and hands-on role, where you will play an important part in ensuring stock is accurately managed, maintained and distributed across all 6 of our sites. You will be working closely with our Seasonal Department Buyer to support the day-to-day movement of stock throughout the business.
This role will include checking deliveries, maintaining accurate stock levels, coordinating transfers between stores and allocating stock to support customer orders and store requirements. If you are someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys working as part of a team and has a positive, can-do approach, please feel free to submit your application!
Longacres Garden Centre aims to be the destination of choice for garden enthusiasts, offering exceptional service and high-quality products at competitive prices. Established in 1979 as a family-run business, Longacres has grown to include six stores across the South East of England, employing over 700 staff in 2026. As a growing company, we provide ample opportunities for personal development and learning within a supportive, inclusive, and friendly team environment. We are deeply committed to our loyal customers, delivering high quality products while maintaining affordability. Guided by our core values - trust and integrity, family, teamwork, accountability, and retail excellence - we strive to continuously enhance the customer experience and foster lasting relationships.
Benefits
- Free onsite parking
- 15% Staff discount (Increase to 20% after 5 years of service)
- Holiday entitlement of 29 days, including bank holidays
- Training and development with opportunities to forge a career with us
- Pension plan
Store: Bagshot
Department: Seasonal
Contract: Full Time
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Preparing and collating nationwide & local orders for internal drivers or external couriers.
- Informing the web team of all seasonal products sold online to ensure accurate listings.
- Planning routes for local drivers and aiding in the loading of stock.
- Working with external couriers to ensure deliveries are made in an appropriate time frame.
- Managing store transfers between all 6 sites on a weekly basis.
- Manual stock taking for certain festive products.
- Support the Seasonal Buyer with communicating between branches to ensure weekly top-up orders are completed.
- Checking of all incoming Seasonal Department goods.
- Support the Seasonal Buyer in raising purchase orders.
- Support in the logistics and operations of back of house operations (pricing & categorising products).
- Assisting shop floor team where necessary.
- Supporting the Seasonal Buyer with set up of new displays and areas where required across all 6 sites.
- Communicating with customers when their deliveries arrive at the business.
Key Skills and Competencies:
Previous experience working with various couriers services.- Experience in stock control or inventory management within the retail sector.
- Good administrative skills.
- Previous experience working within a retail or garden centre environment.
- Excellent communication skills and is comfortable liaising with different teams and branches.
- Comfortable with a hands-on role, including checking deliveries, moving stock and assisting with warehouse operations.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Requirements:
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
