Stock & Inventory Manager The Address Collectiveare seeking a highly organised, detail-focused Stock & Inventory Manager to oversee inventory control and stock counting activities across all properties within the group.
This is a commercially critical role within the group, designed not only to control stock but to actively improve margin performance, operational discipline, and financial visibility across all properties.
The successful candidate will take ownership of structured stock counts for each property within the month end period, reporting integrity, variance analysis, and work closely with the Procurement Manager and F&B Managers to strengthen stock control disciplines between counts.
Key Responsibilities Stock Control & Inventory Management Conduct scheduled full stock takes across all group properties (food, beverage, and relevant non-consumables)Implement a consistent, standardised stock-taking methodology across each site Ensure accurate valuation of stock in line with group accounting practices Reconcile physical counts against EPOS and purchasing data Identify variances, investigate root causes, and provide clear explanations Reporting & Commercial Analysis Produce clear, concise post-stock reports for senior management Analyse gross profit performance by department and highlight risk areas Track stock movements, transfers, and write-offs Identify trends in wastage, over-portioning, theft, or purchasing inefficiencies Provide practical, site-specific recommendations following each count Operational Best Practice Work closely with F&B Managers to improve stock handling, rotation, and storage standards Support teams in implementing tighter controls around deliveries, receipting, and supplier returns Introduce clear stock management SOPs where required Train department heads on best practice in stock control and margin protection Conduct interim spot checks between formal stock counts where necessary Procurement & Systems Collaboration Liaise closely with the Procurement Manager to ensure alignment on pricing, supplier consistency, and ordering patterns Flag pricing anomalies or supplier inconsistencies Ensure correct product coding and categorisation within stock systems Support system improvements to enhance reporting accuracy Governance & Compliance Ensure all stock procedures are compliant with internal controls and audit requirements Maintain full transparency and documentation across all sites Protect margin through disciplined stock governance Candidate Profile Proven experience in stock control and inventory management within a stocktaking company or multi-site F&B environment Strong numerical and analytical capability with high attention to detail Experience conducting full physical stock counts independently Strong understanding of gross profit mechanics and margin analysis Understanding of storage best practice, stock rotation, and temperature-controlled environments Comfortable working across multiple sites and building strong working relationships with operational teams Commercially minded, able to challenge constructively and implement improvements Highly organised, structured, and process-driven Proficient in Excel and stock/EPOS systems HACCP trained and knowledgeable in food safety procedures (training can be provided on induction if required)Manual handling certified (or willing to complete training on induction)Skills Attention to Detail Flexibility Stock Control Inventory Management