Brooks Timber and Building Supplies Ltd is one of the leading Timber and Builders Merchant in the Republic of Ireland. Brooks has been an institution in the Irish Construction Industry since its inception in the late 1700s to today. Brooks has grown by developing a product offering in harmony with customer needs and by acquiring local businesses that share this customer-focused approach.
Brooks business is the distribution of timber products and building materials to house builders and contractors, joinery and furniture manufacturers, other builder merchants, subcontractors, house factories and end -users (DIY) through outlets open to public, as well as through direct-to-site delivery.
Brooks conducts its operations through a broad network of outlets throughout Ireland. Brooks has nine branch locations throughout Ireland. Brooks offers expert advice and wide range of quality products to both the building professional and those doing DIY jobs at home.
Inventory/Stock Controller- Cork
We wish to recruit an 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 25th July 2025
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Inventory control: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/07/2025
Reference ID: ESRC/07/25