Stock Control Team Manager

Job Description

Stock and Systems Manager

Salary: £17.82 per hour - £37169.60 annual 
Typical Working Hours: 6-2 or 3-7 day shift

Location: Bicester

As Stock and Systems Manager, you will lead and support the stock control and admin teams to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and clarity in all stock-related processes. You will play a critical role in reducing business risk through accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and collaboration across departments, particularly with operations and goods-in. You’ll ensure our stock systems reflect physical counts and support the senior depot team in delivering key operational and strategic goals.

• Oversee all stock count routines and ensure compliance with Fresh Direct policies
• Lead the stock and admin teams to verify data accuracy, reduce shortages, and eliminate waste
• Ensure timely and accurate stock allocations and reconciliation between system and physical counts
• Provide detailed product and stock reports to Operations and Procurement using Excel
• Analyse stock data to pre-empt shortages and support solutions with operational teams
• Ensure the admin team follows procedures and charges customers accurately
• Work closely with Goods In and the wider warehouse team to identify and resolve stock issues
• Communicate key issues to shift managers and supervisors for prompt action
• Support the development and training of team members, identifying areas for improvement
• Record and maintain KPI data to keep the wider business informed of operational performance
• Produce training and best-practice materials for internal development
• Foster a collaborative, team-based working environment across departments
• Proactively report any potential risks or opportunities to senior management
• Stay updated and compliant with all Fresh Direct policies and procedures
• Undertake other tasks and projects as directed by your line manager

Key Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong numerical and Excel skills
• Effective communication across all levels
• Ability to manage tasks under pressure and meet deadlines
• Organised, self-motivated, and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Open to change with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Strong customer focus and commitment to high standards

If you are interested and feel you fit the above criteria do not delay apply for this role and start your journey today!

We have a passion for excellence and for individuals that are keen to drive their future success with fresh thinking and solid work ethics. In return we offer a competitive salary and staff benefits, with the chance to develop a career within Fresh Direct and the wider Group. We aim to represent the diversity of our local communities and positively encourage applications regardless of age, race or ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability.

Additional Information

At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.