Stock Control Assistant
Stock control assistants keep track of goods and materials so that a business has the supplies it needs. They may work in shops, warehouses, parts departments or other organisations managing regular deliveries and stock movements.
Day-to-day Tasks
- Check stock levels and identify items needing replenishment.
- Receive deliveries and compare goods with orders and delivery notes.
- Record incoming goods, outgoing items and stock adjustments.
- Organise storage locations so products can be found easily.
- Carry out stock counts and investigate differences in records.
- Rotate stock and identify damaged, expired or slow-moving items.
- Help prepare orders and follow up shortages or delivery queries.
- Keep storage areas orderly and follow safe handling procedures.
Skills and Knowledge
- Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Good numeracy and confidence checking quantities.
- Organisation and a methodical approach to records.
- Confidence using stock systems, scanners and spreadsheets.
- Clear communication with colleagues and suppliers.
- The ability to investigate discrepancies and ask appropriate questions.
- Teamwork and awareness of safe storage and handling practices.
Industry Qualifications
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport can advise on qualifications in logistics, supply chain and operations management. These may support progression from stock control into wider supply-chain or supervisory work and are not a general requirement for entry-level stock-control posts.
For further information, visit CILT qualifications.