Store Transfers Operative - Newbridge Co. Kildare

About Murphy Home:

Established in 1974, Murphy Home (previously Michael Murphy Home Furnishing) is Ireland's leading independent, family-owned furniture retailer. With six stores nationwide and a strong, award-winning online presence, Murphy Home offers a curated range of quality furniture and home accessories designed to bring style and comfort to Irish homes.

Job Summary

To manage and execute stock transfers between stores and warehouse, ensuring accuracy, product care, and system integrity. The role also supports visual merchandising teams in achieving best-in-class store displays and drives overall stock availability and store performance.

Reports to: Product Manager and Buying Office

Job Description:

• Coordinate all inter-store and warehouse stock transfers
• Prepare and process transfer requests in line with company systems and procedures
• Ensure all items are:
  
  Correctly picked
  
  Properly labelled
  
  Securely packed to prevent damage
• Verify incoming and outgoing transfers against:
  
  Transfer manifests
  
  Stock requests
• Identify, escalate, and resolve any discrepancies immediately
• Liaise with:
  
  Buying team (approvals and stock movements)
  
  Warehouse team (dispatch and receipt)
  
  Store teams (readiness and sign-off)
• Ensure all transfers are:
  
  Signed off by Store Manager / Assistant Manager
  
  Accurately recorded in the inventory system
• Track and follow up on all pending transfers to ensure timely completion
• Maintain accurate documentation and a clear audit trail for all stock movements

Operational Duties

• Prepare stock for return to warehouse where required
• Ensure all goods are handled with care to protect product quality
• Support loading and coordination of transport
• Organise back-of-house areas to enable efficient stock movement

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail (critical for stock accuracy)
• Highly organised with strong planning ability
• Effective communicator across multiple departments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
• Must have full clean driving licence

Performance Measures (KPIs)

• Transfer accuracy (minimal / zero discrepancies)
• Timeliness of transfer completion
• Reduction in damaged stock during transfers

Why Join the Murphy HomeTeam?

• We're fun and have a positive work environment
• Provide staff discounts
• Family run team spirit
• Culture of developing and promoting from within the company.