Brooks has been an institution in the Irish construction industry since its inception in the late 1700's to today and are recognised as one of the leading Timber and builders' merchant in the Republic of Ireland. Brooks has grown by developing a product offering in harmony with customer needs and by its customer-focused approach.
Following the acquisition of the Brooks Group by the Murdock Builders Merchants Group in August 2021, the Group now operates from a combined 25 locations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and is now the 2nd largest builders merchanting group on the island of Ireland.
We value both our customers and our employees and our business is built on offering consistently excellent customer service by well-trained and knowledgeable staff.
We wish to recruit a Stock Controller/Inventory Controller who will play a fundamental role in ensuring efficient stock management, maintaining accurate inventory records, optimizing replenishment processes, and contributing to the overall operational excellence and customer satisfaction of the organization.
This role will include:
* Ensuring inbound and outbound stock transactions are correctly managed in line with the current Intact IQ standard operation procedures. Maintaining good records of goods in/out.
* Maintaining supplier levels in line with current replenishment levels, reviewing replenishment levels based on seasonality, project demands etc where required.
* Assisting the Group to minimise stock holding while maintaining optimum customer service levels.
* To process continuous cycle counts plus scheduled stock takes to maintain highest accuracy levels with minimum effect to sales or opening times. Liaise with Finance Dept on inventory monthly and annual stats.
* Cycle counts and stock takes will be conducted in line with Company procedures.
* Stock controller will be responsible for the preparation, process & recording of stock takes plus any training requirements. Any additional training will be assisted by Brooks Group to assist the stock controller in their role.
* Deal with customer and supplier queries in relation to delivery and supply, liaise with Credit Control and Accounts Payable on such matters.
* Producing reports on branch inventory statistics, stock loss, branch inventory levels versus expected levels. Highlight unusual movement trends in inventory.
* Monitor slow-moving or obsolete stock, encourage appropriate actions to deal with same.
* To work closely with Intact Systems and Brooks Group IT Dept to maintain and offer improvements to inventory control within the Group.
* To work closely with internal audit team to develop the most cost-effective methods of creating, maintaining and measuring the highest customer service inventory levels.
Criteria:
* Previous experience of working with stock - preferably in a stock controller role
* Excellent teamwork and organisational and time management skills
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
* Proficient in the use of IT and have good computer literacy.
* Reliable and punctual
* Attention to detail.
* Be familiar with inventory management systems.
* Ability to maintain and develop good working relationships with suppliers, customers and other team members.
Benefits
* Company Pension Scheme
* Competitive Salary
* Staff Training
* Staff Discount
* Long Service Leave and Recognition
Closing date: Friday 10th October 2025
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
* Inventory control: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person