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Stock control assistants keep track of product levels and make sure there are enough supplies to meet customer demand.
You could work: days / nights / weekends; on shifts
There will be
1.9% fewer Stock control assistant jobs in 2029.
In your local area
As a stock control assistant, you could:
You could work in a stock room, in a warehouse or at a store.
Your working environment may be physically active.
You can get into this job through:
You could start by applying for a place on a Retailer Level 2, or Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2, Intermediate Apprenticeship.
These apprenticeships can take between 1 and 2 years to complete.
You'll usually need:
You could look for work in a shop, supermarket, parts department or distribution depot and move into stock control through training and promotion.
You can apply directly for seasonal or permanent jobs. There are no set entry requirements though some employers may ask for GCSEs in maths and English.
Experience in retail or warehouse work could be helpful.
Employers will give you training on how to use computerised stock management systems when you start.
You could become a stock supervisor or shift manager. In these jobs, you would lead a team, forecast stock levels and work closely with suppliers.
You could also work as a retail buyer, looking at consumer trends and selecting products for your company that you think will sell well.
With further training, you could move into supply chain management.