Stock Control Support - Yatton, United Kingdom - Reed Business Support

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REED Recruitment are working with a fantastic Client, based in
Yatton,
North Somerset. Recruiting for a
Stock Controller on a
full time, permanent basis.

You will be office based within this role, and NOT warehouse/goods in.


Looking for:
Strong manufacturing background, previous inventory /material planning experience is essential and strong analysing skills.

This is a very fast and demanding environment, standard stock controlling duties, supplier relationship, forecasting.

This role would be reporting direct to the Purchasing Supervisor. Responsible for managing circa 2000 stock lines to ensure product availability to the required service level of 98%. Buying from 50 global, UK Sub Contract and in-house Suppliers. Along withthe successful introduction of new products for three warehouses.


Duties:

Responsible for the management of correct stock levels
Accurate forecasting, ensuring stock files reflect reorder levels based on capacity and supplier lead times
Raise Purchase orders, analysing demand and production requirements and scheduled deliveries
Management of open orders/progressing and prioritising deliveries
Run low stock reports to avoid backordering
Run demand exception reports reviewing forecasts
Work closely with Forwarding Agents for Global delivery/collections of products by air, train and sea
Back order reporting, reason and action plan
Investigate stock discrepancies
Investigate and resolve invoice queries
Introduction of new products
Manage returns to supplier
React effectively to sales fluctuations and supply problems in order to minimise out of stock lines


Requirements:

Good communication/IT and organisational skills
Strong Analytical skills
Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and to deadlines
Driven, self-motivated with good time management and a focus towards continuous improvement
Can work under own initiative and as part of a team
Willingness to embrace change and adapt with growth
Ability to plan ahead, anticipate/overcome problems and make decisions
Strong relationship with Suppliers
Source of knowledge for Purchasing and Sales Team
Source of knowledge for IT regarding set ups and processes
Adaptable to ever changing successful company
Can cover all positions
Self Driven


Working Hours:

Monday - Thursday - 8.30am - 5.00pm (45 mins break)
Friday - 8.30am - 4.00pm (hour break)

Weston-super-Mare, Portishead, Clevedon, Nailsea, Backwell, Cheddar, Bridgwater and surrounding areas.


Ideally you will be a driver due to the location, unless you live close by, but there is free-parking onsite or a train station a short walk away.


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