Stock & Purchasing Controller Controller

Belstaff is a functional clothing brand founded to move people forward. Throughout our history we have championed material innovation, collaborating with those who challenge the ordinary and celebrate the joy of the journey. Belstaff has designed protective suits for race-car drivers, windproof smocks for Marines and insulating clothing for mountaineers. Today, this energy prevails and unites the people who bring the Belstaff brand to life, providing the best products to our customers – both old and new. We are committed to building a team of curious, conscious individuals dedicated to showing up, standing together, and being the difference between a good day and a great day.

We are currently searching for a Stock Controller to join the team.

As our Stock Controller at Belstaff, working closely with our Retail Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for control of all stock in, out and in transit, providing the crucial link between Logistics, Finance, Merchandising, IT and Retail Operations. You'll work closely with the DC to ensure visibility on all shipments from suppliers in to the warehouses and on to global stores; Stock Control Processes

Actioning Weekly Stock Quantity reconciliations between WMS (Shopify/Waterfall/SNAP) and IMS (ERP) system (Netsuite), analysing and resolving discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders
Performing stock control exception reporting actions including Negative Stock reporting and Retail Price reporting
Monitoring and controlling stock adjustments relating to Uniform, faulty, theft, Gifts, PR, Samples and Prototype stock items
Working with the Retail Operations Manager on SOPs for all stock processes in stores and mitigating risk of human error on stockfiles from all functions via WMS
Providing systems training to Retail teams and other internal users to support stock movements/ transfers and other reporting requirements with respect to stock, to drive store ownership
Checking Stock in external locations such as Otrium (Consignment) and LA Bike Shed (Concession)
Investigating discrepancies accordingly both remotely and when/where needed in person to reach a resolution
Regularly contacting stores to support best practices both remotely and in person
Maintaining and updating stock files to ensure data accuracy in Shopify, updating faulty stock flow and approvals in line with financial expectations

Delivering PI result in terms of % loss and cost loss to the store manager and wider business, creating action plans with the Retail Operations Manager to improve results and following these up
Supporting the stock audit procedures in 3rd party warehouses (IT/US/UK) and global retail stores, analysing and reporting variances accordingly and liaising with external auditors as required
Daily and Weekly Stock Quantity and Location Reporting to PI support cycle counts to provide Perpetual Inventory
Working with the Retail Operations Manager on new store openings/closings to audit stock

Uploading standard costing to the ERP, reviewing standard costs vs PO, updating seasonal price changes and calculating PPV adjustments
Collaborating with cross-functional teams on Sample Sales and ensuring effective management of the sample ordering process

Reconciling physical stock takes to book valuations in collaboration with Merchandising
Working closely with Finance to implement an ongoing review process, ensuring a regular full stock balance oversight and taking full ownership of this working capital asset

Bonded Warehouse

Bonded and Non-Bonded stock control, including actioning stock location movements between Bonded statuses
Bonded & Non-Bonded warehouse reporting and reconciliation with warehouse reporting
Maintaining the database and document filing to support bonded warehouse and related customs clearances

Significant relevant experience working in a finance admin or logistics admin/control role
High levels of numeracy and proficiency using Microsoft Excel
Keen to keep abreast of new and emerging technologies and share ideas to help evolve and streamline operations
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation or religion. Head Office