Established in 1994, The Fragrance Shop is the UK’s leading independent fragrance retailer. Our aim is to make mainstream and luxury fragrances affordable and accessible to all. We showcase 100’s of brands in over 210 stores throughout the UK, and online at www.thefragranceshop.co.uk.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Head Office based Stock Control Assistant to support the Stock Control Manager and Loss Prevention Team in achieving their key deliverables:
* Ensure company stock is valued according to accounting principals.
* Maintain accuracy of stock units on multiple company systems.
* Minimise stock and cash loss across the estate.
Reporting To: Stock Control Manager
This is a hands‑on multi-skilled role in a fast paced and results driven organization. It would suit someone who has excellent communication skills, is highly organized and works methodically, with a keen eye for detail and a desire to learn.
You will be a candidate who is self‑motivated, conscientious and able to work under your own initiative, as well as part of a team.
You will receive full support and guidance, a competitive salary package, entrance into the Government Pension Scheme, flexible working hours and attractive staff discount.
Key Accountabilities
Stocktakes
* Assist with the stocktake process, procedures, results processing and reporting
* Manage store communication, queries and documentation
* Assist with the Warehouse stocktake and system reconciliation
Stock Systems & Procedures
* Gain full understanding of the Head Office, Store and Warehouse stock systems
* Understand, update and distribute store stock procedures
* Review and action store and warehouse stock adjustments
* Assist with store and supplier returns processing and store closure procedures
* Complete warehouse and head office stock system reconciliations
* Deal with daily store and company stock queries
* Manage online order issues and cancellations
* Collate and review weekly store stock counts, to drive loss prevention investigations
* Analyse and monitor store refund compliance
* Analyse and monitor store tester request levels
* Manage procurement of store security equipment
* Manage and review Security Guard rotas and invoice reconciliation
* Assist with insurance claim documentation for thefts and damages
Reporting & Accounting Processes
* Assist with producing and reviewing month end and year-end accounts information
* Provide support for year-end audit information requests
Adhoc
* Provide support for Stock Control and Loss Prevention where required
* Provide support with new system installation and system upgrade testing
* Good working knowledge of Excel & MS Office
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal
* Organised and methodical with an excellent eye for detail
* A proactive and inquisitive nature, with a willingness to learn
* Retail and Loss Prevention experience
* Experience working in a Finance/Accounting function
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