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Job Title : Ecommerce Stock Control Manager Location : UK (Hybrid/close proximity to Leeds) Salary : Competitive (based on experience) The Business: We're working with a fast-growing Ecommerce business, selling across multiple marketplaces, including Amazon, eBay, Shopify, TikTok, Temu, and B&Q. They import products primarily from China but also from other countries, including purchases from the UK. To support their continued expansion, they are seeking an experienced Stock Control Manager to take ownership of their inventory management, forecasting, and marketplace stock holding. The Role: The Stock Control Manager will play a key role in ensuring we maintain optimal stock levels across sales channels. You will be responsible for demand forecasting, supplier order management, and stock allocation between their UK warehouse and Amazon FBA. Additionally, you will help implement a new inventory management software to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Key Responsibilities: Stock Forecasting & Planning Prepare and update weekly/monthly stock forecasts by product based on sales trends, seasonality, and marketplace demand. Analyse stock turnover, lead times, and minimum order quantities (MOQs) to maintain optimal inventory levels. Identify slow-moving stock and recommend clearance strategies to avoid overstocking. Supplier & Order Management Place and manage supplier purchase orders, considering MOQs, lead times, and sales projections. Liaise with their China Office and UK suppliers to ensure on-time production and shipment. Track and manage inbound shipments, ensuring stock arrives in the UK warehouse or directly to Amazon FBA. Warehouse & Amazon FBA Stock Allocation Plan and execute stock transfers from the UK warehouse to Amazon FBA warehouses every two weeks. Organise AGL containers for direct shipments from China to Amazon's UK FBA warehouses. Work closely with 3PL providers and warehouse teams to ensure smooth inventory movement. Process Improvement & Systems Implementation Maintain and update stock data using Excel spreadsheets and support the implementation of a new inventory management system. Improve stock control processes, ensuring accuracy in inventory reporting and reducing discrepancies. Monitor stock KPIs (e.g., stock availability, sell-through rates, aged stock) and present findings to management. Requirements: Proven experience in Ecommerce stock control, particularly with products imported from China. Strong knowledge of Amazon FBA inventory management, including stock transfers and direct-to-FBA shipments. Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis) and experience implementing inventory management software. Understanding of international supply chains Ability to manage a large catalogue of product lines in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Nice to Have: Experience with inventory management software Knowledge of demand forecasting models and tools. Familiarity with B&Q, Temu, TikTok Shop, and other marketplaces in addition to Amazon and eBay. Why Join? Work in a fast-growing, multi-channel Ecommerce business. Competitive salary and opportunity to shape stock control processes. Be part of a dynamic and innovative team driving efficiency improvements.