Our client, a contemporary fashion brand known for its modern designs and exceptional customer experience is hiring an Inventory / Store Controller to manage raw materials, production inventory, and finished goods.
The role involves supporting production processes, maintaining accurate records, coordinating with accounts and sales teams, and ensuring the studio and store are organized and secure. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities.
- Manage raw materials and purchases, including creating purchase orders, checking deliveries, and coordinating international purchases.
- Prepare production packets and job cards, ensuring timely weekly handout to the production supervisor.
- Assist with costing each item and maintain accurate, real-time inventory records.
- Collect finished, quality-controlled items weekly, ensure correct tagging, and hand over to merchandising and sales teams.
- Coordinate weekly product photography, maintain the master stock list with images and details, and share with relevant teams.
- Prepare delivery notes, return notes, restock reports, and verify stock numbers and pricing for consignments, online orders, and local outlets.
- Conduct regular visits to stockists with the sales team for inventory checks, quality control, and merchandising support.
- Maintain proper storage, safety, and handling of raw materials, oversee cleanliness of office and studio, liaise with accounts and suppliers, and support transition from Excel to cloud or standalone inventory systems.
Key Qualifications.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supplies, Procurement and Supply Chain
- Proficiency in Excel, including filtering, reporting, and formula-based costing.
- Great organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in fast-paced environments managing multiple priorities and confidential information.
- Attention to detail, ability to meet strict deadlines, and problem-solving aptitude.
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