1 Day Managing and Controlling Stock

1 Day Managing and Controlling Stock
Managing stock levels is the key to any merchant/supply business. This 1 day course will show how to maintain the required stock level, therefore leading to accurate stock takes, ensuring you are complying with the HSE and having a positive influence on overall customer service.




Course type 
Regional or in-company   

Learning format 
Classroom based   

Course duration 

One day   

Further development opportunities 
Reducing Stock Loss & Shrinkage
Warehouse & Yard Layout   

What do you get? 
Certificate of Attendance   

Course overview 
Managing stock levels is the key to any merchant/supply business. This one day course will show how to maintain the required stock level, therefore leading to accurate stock takes, ensuring you are complying with the HSE and having a positive influence on overall customer service.  

Who would benefit?
Assistant Managers, Branch Managers, Stock Control Managers, Yard Supervisor/Foreman and Managers with an interest in Stock Management.   

Objectives 
  • Understand how stock can affect the profitability and service levels in an organisation
  • Define the roles and responsibilities of a Stock Manager/Stock Controller
  • Understand the principles of forecasting, planning and controlling stock
  • Demonstrate effective objective setting in stock control management
  • Carry out effective communications regarding stock issues with suppliers, sales staff and customers
  • Demonstrate appropriate stock control management techniques   

Course content 
  • The importance of effective stock management and role of the Stock Manager/Controller
  • Setting objectives and targets in stock control management
  • Understanding stock turn and its effect on profitability
  • Forecasting and planning stock
  • Managing demand and supply
  • Safety stocks and setting stock levels
  • Managing the risks and costs of holding stock
  • Simultaneously meeting customer needs and minimising stock holding 

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The price of this course is £245.00 + VAT, the price below is inclusive of VAT.
When
1/22/2020 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
GMT Standard Time
Where
BMF Regional Centre of Excellence Travis Perkins Omega Distribution Centre 5 Lockheed Road, Omega North Burtonwood, Warrington WA5 4AH England

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