Inventory and Stores Control Officer - Maidstone, United Kingdom - KIMS Hospital

KIMS Hospital

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Maidstone, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Inventory and Stores Control Officer

Contract:
Permanent

Salary:
£23,000 depending on experience

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm or 9.00am-5.00pm

Location:
Maidstone

Benefits:
Free Staff Car Parking, 33 Days Annual Leave, Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance
KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we are recruiting. We have an exciting opportunity for an Inventory & Stores Control Assistant to join our Purchasing & Stores Department.

As Inventory and Stores Officer you will be providing day to day, Goods-In coordination, effective stores management and operational support within the fast-paced Procurement, Purchasing and Stores department.

You will offer an efficient stock management support service ensuring value for money and eliminating waste.

Role Responsibilities include:

Working under the guidance of the Inventory and Stores Manager, will assist with the review of stock usage/levels recommendation for clinical locations
Manage substantial value of the hospital stock located within stores
Accurately receive deliveries and process all paperwork according to company procedures and policies, while at the same time flagging up short delivered goods in relation to KIMS purchase orders
To assist with general picking of Consumables proactively for daily operational use by all clinical and nonclinical locations. Using provided electronic systems to accurately generate and release picking list/ issues.
Learn and use the hospital's Purchase to Pay computer system for ordering and stock/electronic stores management
Rotate stock using First in First out (FIFO) method to avoid instances of expired stock.
Proactively engage with clinical staff to review stock usage, manage redundant / obsolete product lines and notify the Inventory and Stores Manager of any concerns
To run reports and expedite daily Outstanding Orders, as well as manage delivery and returns of loaned kits / other medical products

Person Specifications:

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent qualification
Have a minimum of 2yrs relevant experience in Purchasing, Stock and Stores
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
Be computer literate, with the ability to use and learn multiple systems inc. Word and Excel
Experience and knowledge in the use of GHX PowerGate, NEXUS and PowerGate Web systems (desirable)
Ability to work to tight deadlines, cope under pressure and comfortably prioritise their workload.
Experience with a healthcare environment (desirable)

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

Competitive Salary
Pension Scheme
Private Health Insurance
33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
Life Assurance
Subsidised Staff Bistro
Free Staff Car Park
Annual Flu Vaccination
Free Eye Test

Closing Date:

_KIMS Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date._**At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment.

We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Posted 22nd February 2024