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Stock Controller/ Sales Assistant
Job summary
Employer: MKM Building Supplies
Position: MKM Building Supplies – Stock Controller/ Sales Assistant
Salary: Competitive salary + Bonus
Location: Barnsley
Work arrangement: On-site
Employment type: Full-time
Closing date: 17.07.2026
Job description

MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 143 branches and over 3300 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!
In this role you will work as part of our internal office team.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Responsible for predominantly purchasing stock for the branch
- Take overall responsibility for stock control of the branch
- Ensure that the right goods are in stock to satisfy customer demand
- Ensure all stock has the right location
- Make sure any problems/queries are dealt with efficiently to reduce issues with goods received.
- Managing aged stock/ returns and damaged stock.
- Operate our trade sales counter, providing excellent customer service
Benefits
- A competitive pay package.
- Generous discretionary bonus scheme
- Substantial staff discounts
- Training and development opportunities
- Holiday scheme which rewards length of service
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Perkbox discounts
- Contributory pension scheme
- Financial Planning Support
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free parking
- Enhanced Maternity
- Enhanced Paternity
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health Support
This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings.
Any queries, call on: 01482 262280
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Requirements
Qualifications and Skills
- Previous experience of effective buying and stock control is essential.
- Builders merchant industry experience would be advantageous
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong computer literacy – especially with Excel spreadsheets
- High level of numeracy
- Logical, methodical and accurate approach to work
- Ability to liaise and negotiate stock and prices with suppliers with confidence and product knowledge
