Stock Allocator
Hales Group
Job Title: Stock Allocator
Location: Letchworth Garden City
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Up to £35,000 (depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
About the Role
I'm currently working with a growing business in Letchworth who are looking to add a Stock Allocator to their procurement/supply chain team.
This is a key role responsible for ensuring stock is in the right place at the right time across a multi-branch network. You'll play an important part in maintaining stock availability, supporting purchasing activity, and ensuring high service levels for both internal teams and customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage stock levels across multiple locations to maintain optimal availability
- Monitor stock distribution and rebalance inventory where required
- Analyse product performance, identifying slow-moving or underperforming lines
- Produce regular reports to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities
- Manage back-order reports and take proactive steps to fulfil demand
- Raise stock requests and support purchase order processes
- Liaise with suppliers to track and progress deliveries
- Work closely with warehouse and branch teams to resolve stock-related queries
- Escalate stock issues and recommend practical solutions
- Support the wider procurement team and contribute to continuous improvement
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience in a stock allocation, merchandising, or supply chain role
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Confident Excel skills (pivot tables and lookups preferred)
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships across teams
- Experience with inventory or forecasting systems would be advantageous
- Background in distribution, wholesale, or retail would be beneficial
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
- Monday to Friday working hours (8:30am - 5:00pm)
- Permanent, full-time opportunity
- Training and development within procurement and supply chain
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and keeping things running efficiently. If you have experience in stock-focused roles and are looking to develop further within supply chain or procurement, I'd love to hear from you.
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