National Stock Manager - TF Solutions

National Stock Manager - TF Solutions 

Closing date for applications -  21st March

What will you do? 

Under guidance of the TF Solutions Managing Director, you will provide pro-active prioritized support to Regional Managers across the North & the South, with the goal of improving our customer experience whilst simplifying Branch operations through consistent & in depth supply of stock nationwide.

Ensuring stock depth performance targets are met in both Regions and across all Branches. Monitor and manage stock write downs whilst looking for continuous methods of improvement to maximize sales and profitability.

Some accountabilities of the role: 

• Development & implementation of Daily/Weekly/Monthly inventory management process at Branch/total company level

• Development & Implementation of a business wide stocktake/GMV process

• Management & coordination of ‘Hub & Spoke’ stock movement across the network

• Working closely with the commercial team to ensure best in class stock availability taking into consideration the following:

  • Stock Ranging 

  • Coordination of seasonal promotional stock

  • Reduction in dead stock/excess Stock

  • Management of centrally purchased call off stock

  • Gas Cylinder tracking management

• Support Regional Managers with the resolution of Stock Audit queries.  Specifically carrying out stock investigations in branches with an unexpected result or an untraceable differential

• Ensure the company stock management systems and procedures are adhered to and regional reports are reviewed to highlight and action any areas of concern.

• Support RM’s and their branches in reducing stock writedowns.

• Deliver stock management training programmes for branch management and attend BM/ABM meetings as necessary to develop and educate Best Practice for efficient Stock Management

• Develop and deliver joint improvement action plans on availability for branches/ regions in conjunction with the Regional Business Support Managers & Central Branch Stock Improvement Managers.

• Attendance at Regional Leadership Meetings, and where required Branch Manager and Assistant Branch Manager meetings.

• Working closely with the Finance AP Team in coordination of the branches and suppliers to ensure invoices are paid accurately and on time.

What’s in it for you?

Not Sure you Qualify? We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer, where everyone in our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves - you be you, it makes us, us, as we say. If you’re interested in this opportunity but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles with us.

You’ll be supported by some fantastic training and development and have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop across the Travis Perkins Group. 

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company:

• Competitive bonus

• Save-as-you-earn scheme

• Buy-as-you-earn scheme

• Contributory pension scheme

• Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses

A bit about us

TF Solutions first opened its doors in Stockport on 2nd Jan 2001 with a passion and ambition to do the right thing, the right way. Since those humble beginnings, we’ve broadened our category offering, expanded our branch network nationally and developed our in-house technical expertise, but as we’ve grown, we’re proud to have held onto that original ethos. We are now one of the market-leading RACHP wholesalers in the UK. 

Our commitment has always been to provide our valued customers, large and small, with the best service, product range and the opportunity to purchase kit and install materials required for any type of project from just one supplier. We’re proud of the long standing customer relationships we have, and the reputation for reliable customer service that we have built over the years. We’re excited to continue the journey with existing customers and to build relationships with new customers for many years to come.