Stock Controller 12 month FTC - Hermès Parfums & BeautéLondon, UK (On-site) ∙ Full-time

Stock Controller 12 month FTC - Hermès Parfums & Beauté

On-siteLondon, UKFull-timePosted 18 days ago

About the role

Inventory & Stock Management

  • Maintain accurate stock records across Harrods and Selfridges Counters. 

  • Process all deliveries, transfers, returns, damages and stock adjustments accurately and within company timelines. 

  • Ensure all stock is correctly ticketed, security tagged and stored according to company & retailer standards. 

  • Conduct regular cycle counts and stock checks to maintain inventory accuracy. 

  • Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, negative stock positions and inventory variances. 

  • Monitor slow-moving stock and communicate opportunities for stock optimisation. 

  • Ensure all stock locations are organised, clean & tidy, clearly labelled, safe and compliant at all times.

Replenishment & availability 

  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of any necessary administration, adhering to set procedures and policies as appropriate

  • Ensure timely replenishment of all fragrance & beauty lines.

  • Maintain optimal stock levels on counter, in proximity stockrooms and within back-of-house areas. 

  • Monitor bestsellers and proactively replenish to maximise sales opportunities. 

  • Support launch periods by ensuring stock is available ahead of launch dates. 

  • Manage tester replenishment and support sampling requirements. 

  • Prepare stock allocations for key trading periods and promotional activity and assist with set up and breakdown of key activations.

Operational Excellence

  • Establish and maintain strong client relationships by ensuring that all clients requests and after sales service issues are followed up and communicated in a timely manner, consistent with Hermès standards and values. 

  • Act as the key operational support partner for Beauty Consultants and Counter Managers. 

  • Ensure efficient processing of customer orders, reservations and collections. 

  • Support aftersales requests, returns and defective product management. 

  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping within all stock areas. 

  • Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures.

  • Develop and maintain, good and constant communication with your line manager and/or Store Manager 

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships within your own store environment and within Hermès by always providing a high-level customer service, including prompt response to requests, and offering alternatives. 

  • Be prepared to assist on the shop floor with sales during exceptionally busy times (e.g., Christmas).

Merchandise 

  • Maintain and develop and be proactive with in-depth product knowledge through product training 

  • Ensure merchandise is handled with care and consideration.  . 

  • Inform your Business Managers with any new stock arrivals instore.

Reporting & Administration .

  • Maintain accurate reporting within all stock management systems.

  • Track and report stock accuracy KPIs. 

  • Monitor delivery performance and stock availability. 

  • Produce regular stock updates for retail management teams. 

  • Support forecasting through visibility of stock levels and potential risks. 

  • Escalate stock shortages, quality concerns and operational risks promptly.

Loss Prevention & Compliance

  • Follow all stock handling and security procedures. 

  • Support investigations relating to stock loss and inventory discrepancies. 

  • Maintain strict controls over testers, samples and damaged stock. 

  • Ensure all audit and compliance standards are consistently achieved.

Profile Requirements

  • Organised, flexible and reliable 

  • Excellent communication skills 

  • Good IT Skills

  • Good team player with capacity to work autonomously 

  •  Professional with ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure

Skills & Experience

  • Proven previous stock control, stockroom or inventory management experience required . 

  • Experience within luxury retail, premium beauty, cosmetics or fragrance preferred. 

  • Strong organisational and planning skills. 

  • Excellent attention to detail. 

  • Comfortable working across multiple store locations. 

  • Strong numerical and analytical capability with good Microsoft Office skills

  • Experience using stock management systems. 

  • Ability to prioritise workload during peak trading periods.

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