STOCK CONTROLLER
At the heart of what we do is our mission: to empower women to feel confident in their skin, every day, through products they can trust.
If you are passionate about skincare and beauty and being part of a purpose-driven luxury brand with a rich heritage and a bold future, GATINEAU offers an exciting place to grow your career. We are looking for a confident, analytical minded and resilient Stock Controller to join our growing team.
GATINEAU is a luxury, results driven skincare brand founded in Paris in 1932 by entrepreneur and trailblazer Madame Jeanne Gatineau. We have been creating advanced, science-backed formulas for over 90 years and we are trusted for delivering efficacious skincare solutions for face and body.
MY ROLE AT A GLANCE
The Stock Controller is responsible for the stock management processes to ensure optimum stock levels, storage, tracking shipments and ensuring accurate stock records. It involves monitoring stock transactions, managing the WMS, supply planning and supporting operational efficiency within a warehouse environment.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
* Be responsible for all stock transactions, run the warehouse management system (WMS) and the supply side of the demand planner
* Coordinate with the Operations Manager on new purchase orders and forecasted orders across all the whole stock range
* Create all new stock and bar codes, ensuring all the systems are fully updated with the correct codes, stock details in a timely manner
* Track reorder points and maintain minimum stock levels
* Manage the inbound stock from manufacturers to be delivered at the most optimum time
* Supervise the receiving of goods and verify against purchase orders that have been raised within the WMS, producing exception reports for review
* Act as the primary point of contact for anything stock related
* Ensure proper storage and stock rotation
* Monitor stock levels and ensure adequate supply, including analysing stock data to identify slow-moving or obsolete items. Ensuring accurate stock records.
* Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical counts, reconciling to WMS stock
* Ensure the demand planner is populated with up-to-date stock levels at the start of each week and demand is adjusted accordingly
* Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies
* Continually look for ways to improve the stock processes and suggest improvements
* Maintain proper filing of delivery notes, invoices and stock records
* Work closely with warehouse, logistical, sales, operational and finance teams
* Champion the WMS across the business and usage, supporting the warehouse on the processes and scanning implementation
* Mange, prepare and present a dashboard detailing stock KPI’s for the Senior Management Team
MY CORE OBJECTIVES ARE
* Inventory accuracy rate
* Stock variances
* Stock turnover rate
* Out of Stock Rate
* Overstock/Excess Inventory Level
* Cycle count completion rate
* Order fulfilment accuracy
WHAT I BRING TO THE ROLE
* Extensive knowledge in stock processes and supplier coordination
* Experience in inventory management software and/or ERP systems
* Inventory control principles, reorder levels and stock rotation skills
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes and experience of dealing with third party manufacturers
* Experience in stock counts, reconciliation and variance analysis
* Excel & data analysis skills to manage strict KPIs
WHO WE ARE
Since becoming independently owned in 2021, GATINEAU has entered an exciting stage of growth, with ambitious plans for the future. Joining us now means having real influence, shaping how we work, and building something meaningful from the ground up. If you’re excited by growth, ownership and putting customers at the heart of everything, you’ll feel right at home here.
Our products combine the power of carefully selected natural ingredients and cutting-edge biotechnology to create uncompromising, clinically proven formulations that truly perform. We believe that exceptional skincare goes hand in hand with exceptional service — and that every customer interaction is an opportunity to build trust and long-term loyalty.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our benefits package reflects how much we value our people. They are central to our success that’s why we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, flexibility and love for skincare — both inside and outside of work.
* 25 Days Holiday: Meaning you can properly switch off and recharge
* Birthday Day Off: Enabling you to celebrate with friends & family
* Employee Health & Wellbeing: Providing confidential support for mental, physical and emotional health, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and GP anytime
* Community Days: 2 days a year to support the causes that matter to you
* Parking Scheme: Interest-free parking loan to make juggling your finances a little bit easier
* GATINEAU Product Perks: 3 skincare products per month, F&F discount and the first to try new GATINEAU products before they launch!
HOW WE RECRUIT
At GATINEAU, we are proud to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. We are committed to inclusive practices across all areas of employment — from recruitment and hiring to training, development and progression — regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, age, socioeconomic background, health condition, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We believe that difference makes us stronger. When we look for talent, we actively welcome people with varied backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking. It’s the diversity of our people that fuels creativity, drives innovation and allows us to go further together.