Owen Clinch
Sittingbourne,Kent
Summary
A stock control professional, with over two years' experience in a high-volume logistics distribution centre. Currently completing an internal leadership development programme. Recognised as a senior point of contact within the stock control team, regularly liaising with warehouse and senior management to resolve discrepancies, improve stock accuracy and drive corrective actions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Stock controller
Wm Morrison Supermarkets LTD
Sittingbourne, Kent
2023.12 - Current
- Managed stock levels for optimal business performance.
- Monitored stock movement, swiftly addressing any discrepancies or issues identified.
- Experienced in using WMS systems (Oracle and JDA) to manage inventory of over 6000 SKUs, with daily throughput of 120,000 cases.
- Actively designed and coached new stock recovery systems, making use of CCTV to reduce shrink by £240,000 in 12 months.
- Implemented a new bulk storage layout, accomplishing 37% increase in productivity on FLT activities and cash savings of £25,151 per annum.
- Enhanced stock control systems by conducting thorough inventory audits, ensuring accurate stock levels.
- Conducted regular stock takes, ensuring accurate inventory at all times.
- Coordinated with supply chain to effectively manage high-demand products, reducing out-of-stock situations.
- Increased efficiency with proactive management of all warehouse storage areas.
- Troubleshot any issues that arose during receiving or dispatching of goods efficiently without causing delays.
- Handled damaged goods effectively, coordinated with suppliers for replacements while simultaneously updating related records.
- Ensured health and safety regulations were always adhered.
- Researched inventory turnover, stockout rates and carrying costs, driving revenue through targeted improvements.
Warehouse operative
Wm Morrison Supermarkets LTD
Sittingbourne, Kent
2021.04 - 2023.12
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Operated forklift trucks to efficiently manage heavy loads in the warehouse.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Supported logistics planning to ensure timely transportation of goods.
- Collaborated with management, providing input to enhance team strategies.
- Facilitated training and induction of new employees to ensure smooth onboarding.
Agency worker
Proforce LTD
Sittingbourne, Kent
2000.03 - 2021.04
- Working as warehouse operative for Wm Morrison Supermarkets LTD
Education
A-Levels - Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
Borden Grammar School
Sittingbourne 2018.09 - 2020.07
Skills
- Warehouse management systems utilisation
- Inventory software expertise
- Cycle counting proficiency
- Stock assessment
- Goods-Out processing
- Microsoft Excel inventory data management
- Google Docs and Sheets administration
- Logistical coordination
Affiliations
- I enjoy playing Airsoft with my team, and gardening.
References
David Reet
Former Stock Manager at Wm Morrison Supermarkets
Now Site Manager at Shepherd Neame Ltd
david.reet@gxo.com
07483110857
Dean Whittaker
Operations Manager at Wm Morrison Supermarkets
dean.whittaker@morrisonsplc.co.uk
07779867342
Timeline
Stock controller
Wm Morrison Supermarkets LTD
2023.12 - Current
Warehouse operative
Wm Morrison Supermarkets LTD
2021.04 - 2023.12
A-Levels - Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
Borden Grammar School
2018.09 - 2020.07
Agency worker
Proforce LTD
2000.03 - 2021.04