Stockroom Manager

Posted 21 days 7 hours ago by KIKO MILANO

Permanent
Full Time
Retail & Consumer Products Jobs
England, United Kingdom
Job Description

As a Stockroom Manager at KIKO Milano, you play a critical role at the heart of store operations. You are the guardian of product flow, ensuring every customer finds their favourites in stock and every launch lands flawlessly. You lead with precision, organisation, and a passion for operational excellence-driving stock accuracy, improving efficiency, and elevating store performance and profit through exceptional stockroom leadership.

Key Responsibilities Delivery Processing & Stockroom Operations

Lead the end to end processing of all deliveries, ensuring speed, accuracy, and adherence to KIKO Milano operational standards.

Validate product quality and quantities, escalating discrepancies promptly and professionally.

Maintain an impeccably organised, efficient, and compliant stockroom that reflects our Retail Excellence principles.

Champion Health & Safety protocols, ensuring all team members work safely and systematically when performing operational tasks.

Inventory Management & Stock Integrity

Act as the owner of all store stock, guaranteeing real time accuracy and flawless data integrity.

Accountable for achieving the agreed stock loss target by maintaining strong stock controls and minimising shrinkage.

Oversee and execute cycle counts and formal stocktakes, driving continuous improvement toward 100% accuracy.

Monitor and analyse stock patterns to reduce shrinkage, anticipate stock risks, and influence commercial decisions.

Investigate variances with a solutions focused mindset and implement preventative measures.

Replenishment & Product Availability

Ensure daily replenishment is executed with discipline and efficiency, optimising availability across the shopfloor, drawers, and promotional areas.

Maintain best seller availability and identify replenishment priorities based on commercial needs.

Partner with the Store Manager to forecast stock requirements, optimise space planning, and support commercial KPIs.

New Product & Seasonal Launch Execution

Own the coordination of all new product and seasonal launches, ensuring all stock, POP, and visual materials are received, processed, and implemented on time.

Collaborate closely with store leadership to deliver seamless, impactful launch execution.

Obsolete, Damaged & Expired Stock Management

Proactively identify obsolete, damaged, or expired products and manage write off processes with accuracy and compliance.

Analyse trends, identify root causes, and propose impactful actions to reduce obsolete write off and boost sell through.

Support a culture of loss prevention and operational mindfulness.

Leadership, Training & Compliance

Train, coach, and motivate team members on stock handling, replenishment standards, and operational processes.

Lead by example in compliance with company policies, loss prevention protocols, and Retail Excellence standards.

Continuously seek opportunities to refine stockroom processes and elevate store efficiency.

Escalate potential operational risks or emerging stock issues to the Store Manager with urgency and clarity.

Core Skills & Behaviours

Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail

Proactive problem solver with strong analytical capability

Operationally driven with a commercial mindset

Clear communicator able to train and influence others

Calm under pressure and adaptable within a fast paced retail environment

Passionate about brand standards and operational excellence

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Delivery processing accuracy & turnaround time

Stock loss and shrinkage control

Out of stock rates (Bestseller & key category availability)

Quality and timeliness of launch execution

Obsolete/damaged stock reduction

Compliance with Retail Excellence standards

What's in it for you?

28 days' holiday including Bank Holidays

Enjoy a 50% staff discount on KIKO MILANO products

5% employer pension contribution

Access to YuLife, our Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellbeing, fitness, and financial health

Monthly bonus scheme to reward performance and results

Ongoing training and career development within KIKO MILANO

Maternity and paternity bonus

Employee referral scheme with rewards for recommending great talent


  • Minimum of 4 years experience in stockroom management

  • Demonstrated ability to lead a team and prioritize tasks

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Proficiency in inventory management systems

  • Excellent communication and problem solving skills