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Job Summary: Lead the work of overnight Night Stockers and is responsible for the overall ordering, receiving and stocking of product during the overnight hours.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
- Communicates daily with Grocery Manager to review nightly goals
- Responsible for proper, accurate ordering as well as managing out-of-stocks and proper rotation of product.
- Ensures the execution of the nightly work plan as it relates to stocking standards and merchandising for night shift.
- Report/Record all problems that occur during the shifts to the Grocery Manager
- Responsible for handling Night Stocker issues/concerns and communicating the issues/concerns to the Grocery Manager
- Responsible for communicating any schedule changes and/or time and attendance issues that occur overnight to the Grocery Manager
- Train all Night Stockers on the proper overnight operations procedures to include but not limited to stocking of merchandise and the company standards on stocking productivity
- Supervise, direct and coach Partners to ensure productivity goals are maintained
- Responsible for maintaining the organization of the backroom operations overnight to include the receiving area.
- Ensure preparation and organization of staging areas for new deliveries. Direct and assist Partners with unloading trucks as needed.
- Ensure that all merchandise is presented according to established practices and plans. Utilize merchandise fixtures properly including presentation, product pricing and signage.
- Ensure that POG's are adhered to in the stocking process
- Report any pallet jack, forklift or other equipment issues to the Overnight Operations Manager for resolution.
- May occasionally serve as backup in absence of the Overnight Operations Manager.
The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications & Key Requirements:
Work Experience:
- 2-3 years of prior supervisory experience - Preferred
- Previous experience leading a night crew highly - Preferred
- 3-6 months prior stocking experience - Required
- Experienced in making sound decisions independently in any situation or circumstance - Required
- Previous Customer Service experience highly - Preferred
- Proven experience proactively communicating with indirect teams and/or teams that work different hours or remotely.
- Prior Forklift/Powerjack experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven experience proactively communicating with indirect teams and/or teams that work different hours or remotely. - Required
- Ability to keep multiple parties abreast of issues, changes and/or events that may affect them. - Required
- Ability to independently prioritize issues quickly and manage time and resources appropriately. - Required
- Ability to work overnight schedule - Required
- Able to operate pallet jack/baler - Required
- Prior Forklift/Powerjack experience - Required
- Ability to work without supervision, make independent decisions that reflect a strong understanding of the business, reflect the CM culture and protect business interest. - Required
- Proven time management and organizational skills - Required
- Ability to know when and how to handle issues or elevate issues to DM, Director and/or GM. - Required
- Ability to read, understand and comply with Food Safety & Sanitation requirements, equipment operating and maintenance instructions. - Required
Education:
Licenses/Certifications:
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Exposed to moving mechanical parts; small, confined spaces; cleaning chemicals and airborne particles
- The noise level is moderate
- Lift moderately heavy loads up to 75 lbs. individually with potential for heavier loads when team-lifting.
- Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and squat
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Ability to push/pull heavy loads of 75 lbs.
- Ability to work in a fast paced work environment with productivity requirements
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to small, confined areas and may be exposed to a variety of cleaning chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The environment is fast paced and requires long periods of time standing and walking with a moderate amount of repetitive hand motions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Last revised: 5/1/2013
Job Summary: Lead the work of overnight Night Stockers and is responsible for the overall ordering, receiving and stocking of product during the overnight hours.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
- Communicates daily with Grocery Manager to review nightly goals
- Responsible for proper, accurate ordering as well as managing out-of-stocks and proper rotation of product.
- Ensures the execution of the nightly work plan as it relates to stocking standards and merchandising for night shift.
- Report/Record all problems that occur during the shifts to the Grocery Manager
- Responsible for handling Night Stocker issues/concerns and communicating the issues/concerns to the Grocery Manager
- Responsible for communicating any schedule changes and/or time and attendance issues that occur overnight to the Grocery Manager
- Train all Night Stockers on the proper overnight operations procedures to include but not limited to stocking of merchandise and the company standards on stocking productivity
- Supervise, direct and coach Partners to ensure productivity goals are maintained
- Responsible for maintaining the organization of the backroom operations overnight to include the receiving area.
- Ensure preparation and organization of staging areas for new deliveries. Direct and assist Partners with unloading trucks as needed.
- Ensure that all merchandise is presented according to established practices and plans. Utilize merchandise fixtures properly including presentation, product pricing and signage.
- Ensure that POG's are adhered to in the stocking process
- Report any pallet jack, forklift or other equipment issues to the Overnight Operations Manager for resolution.
- May occasionally serve as backup in absence of the Overnight Operations Manager.
The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications & Key Requirements:
Work Experience:
- 2-3 years of prior supervisory experience - Preferred
- Previous experience leading a night crew highly - Preferred
- 3-6 months prior stocking experience - Required
- Experienced in making sound decisions independently in any situation or circumstance - Required
- Previous Customer Service experience highly - Preferred
- Proven experience proactively communicating with indirect teams and/or teams that work different hours or remotely.
- Prior Forklift/Powerjack experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven experience proactively communicating with indirect teams and/or teams that work different hours or remotely. - Required
- Ability to keep multiple parties abreast of issues, changes and/or events that may affect them. - Required
- Ability to independently prioritize issues quickly and manage time and resources appropriately. - Required
- Ability to work overnight schedule - Required
- Able to operate pallet jack/baler - Required
- Prior Forklift/Powerjack experience - Required
- Ability to work without supervision, make independent decisions that reflect a strong understanding of the business, reflect the CM culture and protect business interest. - Required
- Proven time management and organizational skills - Required
- Ability to know when and how to handle issues or elevate issues to DM, Director and/or GM. - Required
- Ability to read, understand and comply with Food Safety & Sanitation requirements, equipment operating and maintenance instructions. - Required
Education:
Licenses/Certifications:
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Exposed to moving mechanical parts; small, confined spaces; cleaning chemicals and airborne particles
- The noise level is moderate
- Lift moderately heavy loads up to 75 lbs. individually with potential for heavier loads when team-lifting.
- Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and squat
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Ability to push/pull heavy loads of 75 lbs.
- Ability to work in a fast paced work environment with productivity requirements
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to small, confined areas and may be exposed to a variety of cleaning chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The environment is fast paced and requires long periods of time standing and walking with a moderate amount of repetitive hand motions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Last revised: 5/1/2013
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in stock controller jobs.
- Experience with warehouse management systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms
- Proven ability to conduct cycle counts and reconcile physical inventory against system records
- Familiarity with FIFO, LIFO, or other inventory valuation and rotation methods
- High school diploma or equivalent required, with associate or bachelor's degree often preferred
- Strong proficiency in spreadsheet tools for tracking, reporting, and analyzing stock data
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification within a specified onboarding period
Tips for Your Stock Controller Job Search
Quantify your inventory accuracy numbers
Hiring managers for stock controller roles want to see measurable outcomes on your resume. Swap vague duties like 'managed inventory' for specifics: cycle count accuracy rates, shrinkage reduction percentages, or the volume of SKUs you managed daily.
List every warehouse management system you know
Stock controller postings almost always filter by software experience. Name every WMS, ERP, or inventory platform you have used, including older systems. Employers often run keyword searches before a human ever reads your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists stock controller openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your industry background
Stock control workflows differ significantly between retail, cold-chain food logistics, and manufacturing. When you filter by industry, your existing knowledge of compliance requirements, labeling standards, or seasonal demand cycles becomes a direct competitive advantage in interviews.
Prepare for scenario questions about discrepancy resolution
Interviewers routinely ask how you handled a stock count that didn't reconcile. Walk through your investigation process step by step: how you identified the source of the discrepancy, who you involved, and what system or process change followed.
Negotiate start date around any notice period
Many stock controller roles need coverage quickly due to operational gaps. If you're currently employed, name your notice period upfront rather than waiting for an offer. Employers appreciate the transparency and it rarely costs you an offer.
Stock Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most stock controllers?
The companies hiring the most stock controllers right now include HEB, MONCLER, and Central Market, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Michigan, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Distribution centers, large retailers, and third-party logistics providers consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How do you become a stock controller?
Start by gaining hands-on warehouse or retail inventory experience, even in an entry-level receiving or stockroom role. Learn at least one warehouse management system and practice cycle counting. Build familiarity with inventory valuation methods, then move into roles with direct responsibility for reconciling records and reporting discrepancies to management.
Can you get hired as a stock controller with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire stock controllers at an entry level if you can demonstrate attention to detail, basic numeracy, and comfort with inventory software. Highlighting any experience with stock takes, receiving shipments, or point-of-sale systems, even from part-time retail work, positions you as a credible candidate for junior openings.
What does the stock controller interview process look like?
Most stock controller interviews involve an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a practical or scenario-based interview with a warehouse or operations manager. Expect questions about how you handle count discrepancies, your experience with specific inventory systems, and how you prioritize tasks during high-volume periods. Some employers include a brief facility walkthrough.
Where can I find and apply to stock controller jobs?
You can find and apply to stock controller jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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