Stores and Stock Controller Workshop

The programme

Programme overview

In a hyper-connected, customer-driven world, effective stores and stock control underpin supply chain success. Today’s leaders must do more than just manage inventory — they must harness digital tools, ensure business continuity, reduce environmental impact, and safeguard against emerging risks, all while maintaining seamless service.

This future-focused, practical programme empowers supply chain professionals to master cutting-edge warehousing and inventory practices — from automation and WMS to sustainability — close team knowledge gaps quickly, implement robust safety, risk, and ESG controls, align operations with new logistics models and omni-channel distribution, and leverage technology and analytics for smarter, data-driven decision-making.

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

• Stores/Stock Controllers, Warehouse Managers, Inventory/Material Planners
• Logistics, Supply Chain, and Distribution Coordinators
• Procurement, Quality, Operations, HSE, and Continuous Improvement Practitioners
• Early-Career Supply Chain Professionals and Future Leaders

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

• Define the evolving role of warehouses in digital-era supply chains
• Distinguish modern warehouse types, layouts, and smart material-handling systems
• Design future-ready layouts and optimise space for automation
• Apply Lean, Kaizen, and value-stream mapping for cost reduction
• Assess and mitigate risks under the latest OH&S and ESG guidelines
• Enforce smart PPE usage, digital access control, and real-time monitoring
• Use barcode, RFID, and IoT for real-time inventory accuracy
• Employ ABC/XYZ analysis, mobile audits, and cycle-counting automation
• Optimise inbound, outbound, and reverse logistics with data analytics
• Coordinate returns and recycling for circular supply chain models
• Foster accountability and digital literacy across warehouse teams
• Drive stakeholder engagement with data-driven dashboards and reporting

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

2-Day Essentials — Training Outline

• Digital transformation, resilience, and ESG in 21st-century warehousing
• Smart WMS: navigation and analytics dashboards
• Activity: Workshop: Mapping roles in an AI-augmented warehouse.
• Modern risk management essentials: FMEA and IoT sensors
• Digital security: CCTV, access control, and warehouse cybersecurity basics
• Automation in layout design: AS/RS, robotics, and smart storage
• Lean and 5S fundamentals for continuous improvement
• Mobile and IoT-enabled stock tracking
• Automated data capture: RFID, mobile, and cloud-based audits
• Shrinkage reduction with real-time alerts and dashboards
• Omni-channel receiving and dispatch essentials
• Reverse logistics: sustainable returns and refurbish/recycle workflows basics
• Building your own digital action plan and KPI framework
• Deciding whether the 5-Day Comprehensive programme is the right next step

5-Day Comprehensive — Training Outline

• 21st-Century Warehousing: digital transformation, resilience, and ESG
• Smart WMS demo: navigation and analytics dashboards
• Modern risk management: FMEA, IoT sensors, and scenario drills
• Digital security: CCTV, access control, cybersecurity in the warehouse
• Activity: Live drill: crisis simulation and rapid response.
• Automation in layout design: AS/RS, robotics, smart storage
• Lean, 5S, and data-driven CI initiatives
• Activity: Simulation: ‘Designing for Automation and ESG Compliance’.
• Automated data capture: RFID, mobile, cloud-based audits
• Omni-channel receiving and dispatch
• Reverse logistics: sustainable returns, refurbish/recycle workflows
• End-to-end simulation: action plan and KPI reporting
• Activity: Capstone: ‘Digital Action Plan for Your Warehouse’.

Learning approach

How you will learn

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Discuss your requirements

Dates, duration & arrangements

Contact Ratomac to confirm dates, duration, delivery format, entry requirements and any applicable assessment or certification before booking.