Stock Controller

Here at Dunelm, as a Stock Controller, you will be working alongside an established team of Stock Controllers and PI team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the warehouse operation. Dunelm is committed to becoming a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers and locations. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, ability, gender or sexual identity, socio-economic background or education. We are committed to making Dunelm a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

• Offsite storage receipt & re-checks, pick queries.
• Sin bin clearance and completion and recording of cyclical PI counts.
• Various daily functions such as pick slot rotation, system maintenance and the production of daily and weekly reports.
• Take ownership of various projects within the operation such as warehouse layout reviews and seasonal stock placement.
• Proactively looking for and implementing changes and improvements to current processes.
• To assist new employees in their settling in period within the organisation by being a 'Buddy' at time when required.
• Produce daily and weekly reports, assist with pick slot rotation, and system maintenance.
• To ensure that you process required stock checks, pick queries, Zone Manager tasks & queries, and PI Counts following company procedures.
• Working with the operation to ensure smooth and efficient flow of stock from Inbound to Outbound.
• To strive to assist your fellow colleagues in their daily duties, creating a culture of teamwork.
• To be diligent in ensuring that each article and its packaging is treated with the respect and arrives to store in a good condition.
• To effectively communicate with your peers and managers any ideas that will assist with the 'Keeping it simple' principle of the process within the organisation.
• To Ensure that you achieve the KPI's in which you are given so that the business can grow, which will in turn offer you security and potential for my own personal growth within the organisation.
• To actively follow the companies process with regards to reporting damaged goods before getting to store.
• To ensure that you liaise with the colleague council representatives (or to become a representative) to establish business information and ideas that will be put forward during the colleague council meetings.
• To actively listen during the shift briefings to the important business information that is communicated to you and to then take into consideration how this will affect me.
• To report areas of concern that will affect the KPI's within the business.
• To actively join in and offer assistance in activities that take place within the organisation e.g. charity days, social events, Christmas Party, Family Fun Day.
• To assist in creating the right 'Culture' for the organisation by being helpful and knowledgeable.
• Actively request information in relation to KPI's and general performance from line manager.
• To aspire to be colleague of the month or year.
• To grow within your role and to actively challenge your skills and develop new skills - with the potential to progress within the organisation.
• Take ownership of various projects within the operation such as warehouse layout reviews and seasonal stock placement, at the same time as being pro-active in looking for and implementing changes and improvements to current processes.
• A responsibility that requires you to manage yourself, be able to advise the operation and ultimately make justifiable decisions.
• To positively embrace change within the organisation and actively champion new processes.
• To offer recommendations on current processes that could be made 'Simpler' which will assist in achieving KPI's.
D&I statement Dunelm is committed to becoming an inclusive business that is representative of our customers and locations. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, socio-economic background or education. We are committed to making Dunelm a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values and celebrate diversity in all its forms. Our commitment to you Accessibility allows everyone to have an equitable chance when applying and showing off their potential, which helps us create a more inclusive and diverse team that brings fresh ideas and perspectives. Should you need it, we have an accessibility tool available in the top menu to support you when you're completing your application. If you require any other reasonable adjustments during the application and assessment process, reach out to your recruitment partner.No standard delivery With a new 180,000 sq ft Distribution Centre in Daventry adding to our three existing sites across Stoke-On-Trent, we now have over 1 million sq ft of distribution space. Factor in our five regional Home Delivery depots, and you'll begin to understand the scale of the operation. More important than the size, however, is the pride that everyone takes in their work and the sense of camaraderie they feel. It's not just another warehouse job. It's somewhere you can find your place and build a great career.Wellbeing is more than just a buzzword here From our Wellbeing Buddies and Mental Health First Aid training to our progressive parental leave, menopause policies and Colleague Support Fund, we're committed to supporting our colleagues in every area - and at every stage - of their lives. Through our partnership with the Retail Trust, everyone at Dunelm has free access to a 24/7 Virtual GP, as well as therapy and counselling, plus information, guidance and advice in all areas of financial, emotional and physical wellbeing.Look in our toy box Of course, you should never judge a business by its tech stack. But take a peek at the range of technologies our engineers and developers are currently playing with.Dazzling design At Dunelm, we love every aspect of the design process. We're continually researching new developments in packaging, materials and production methods, tapping into new data insights and keeping track of changing lifestyle trends. We're hugely collaborative in the way we work. Together, the teams here have a direct impact on our success, creating amazing products that drive sales and delight our customers, as well as providing direction for our wide and varied range of brands. Please accept Functional Cookies to view this content Please accept Functional Cookies to view this content, We want you to get as much out of working with us as possible. That's why we'll do everything we can to engage you in the process of learning, and encourage you to explore new opportunities around your particular skills and interests. For you, this includes: Technical training and qualifications for equipment such as forklift and powered pallet trucks, order pickers and Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) systems Personal Effectiveness workshops and self-led learning, also delivered through Thrive Apprenticeships opportunities relevant to your role - from level 2 (equivalent to GCSE) through to Level 7 (equivalent to Masters) Colleague Development Fund to support colleagues in accessing external training relevant to your role Coaching and mentoring to support you in your current role and help you prepare for the next Functional academies that offer training to support you in the technical aspects of your role Self-awareness tools to help you understand what really matters to you, and where your own talents and ambitions lie Our Enterprise Leadership Programme designed specifically for our strong growth potential Heads of Department to help them reach the next level in their career Our INSPIRE Programme designed for our strong growth potential senior managers across the business to enhance their leadership capability

Today, Dunelm is a leader in the £11bn UK homewares market. With over 200 stores across the country and a successful online operation - dunelm.com - we offer over 60,000 products across a broad range of categories. But where did it all begin?

"It's important to me that my team feel happy and valued. I enjoy coaching them and keeping them engaged."Aaron, Zone Manager, Along with competitive rates of pay, we offer a range of other great benefits to help you make your money go further. 25 days annual holiday plus your birthday off to celebrate, and another day when you move home, so you can get settled in Generous discounts on all our own products, in-store and online to help you make your house a home Instant discounts with a range of other companies to help you stretch your budget Salary Advance so you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned during the month, rather than having to wait until pay day Outstanding development opportunities and all the support you need to grow your career the way you want Cycle to work scheme to help you keep your fitness up and your travel costs down