Farrow & Ball - Stock Controller, Wimborne, Dorset
We have an exciting opportunity for a Stock Controller to join our Warehouse team in Wimborne, Dorset. We are offering this position on a full‑time, permanent basis, Monday‑Friday. Hours of work are either 8am‑4pm or 9am‑5pm.
Farrow & Ball is a luxury British lifestyle brand that prides itself in creating richly pigmented paint and handcrafted wallpaper, using print methods dating back 300 years and the finest quality ingredients.
The unique Farrow & Ball look transforms modern and traditional homes, large and small, inside and out. Established in Dorset in 1946, we have grown over the last 80 years and now proudly have 60 showrooms worldwide with a global network of stockists.
The key to our success is the people behind the paint: from the team handcrafting each tin to showroom staff to support functions, our shared passion ensures customers have a positive, engaging experience at every stage of their journey with us.
The Stock Controller is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring smooth stock flow throughout the warehouse. The role involves monitoring, recording and ensuring the accuracy of all stock movements, carrying out regular cycle counts, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring data accuracy within IFS and associated systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate stock levels through regular cycle counts.
* Monitor stock movements to ensure all inbound and outbound transactions are recorded correctly.
* Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies promptly.
* Ensure inventory accuracy within IFS.
* Allocate and replenish picking locations based on demand and forecast.
* Identify slow‑moving, excess, or obsolete stock and highlight risks early.
* Work closely with warehouse teams to ensure smooth stock flow.
* Support goods‑in teams with accurate booking in and quality checks.
* Help coordinate stock transfers between locations/sites.
* Identify and report any safety, health, environmental and quality incidents within the warehouse.
* Ensure stock handling processes comply with health, safety, and quality standards.
* Flexibility and ability to support Admin Support role and activities.
Key Attributes
* Previous experience of working within a Warehouse environment
* Excellent technical knowledge and expertise
* Good H&S knowledge
* Previous stock control experience
* Strong organisational skills
* Attention to detail
* Good communication skills
* Good time management
What you can expect from us
* 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus bank holidays
* Annual salary reviews, based on individual performance
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* Generous staff discount on F&B products
* Access to our retail discounts platform
* Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support
* Health Cash Plan
* Company Sick Pay
* Group Pension Scheme, matched by F&B
* Life Assurance
* Refer a Friend scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Season Ticket Loans for travel
At Farrow & Ball we are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our people, with an aim to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers. Applicants will be considered for employment based only on skills/experience and never based off of race, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or family status, including pregnancy.
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