Purchasing and Stocking Control Specialist Job
Role: Purchasing and stock control specialist, job type: Full-time, on-site. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in procurement, stock control, supply chain or a related field.
Job Description
* Oversee all day-to-day purchasing & stock control activity, ensuring full compliance with internal policies and procurement regulations.
* Work closely with suppliers, maintain strong relationships and support the company to achieve its cost and efficiency goals through strategic purchasing and process improvement.
* Ensure the timely & accurate generation of all purchase orders, the tracking of all shipments & full root cause & corrective action to all non-conformances.
* Work collaboratively with Sales & Operations stakeholders to proactively avoid stock-outs.
* Analyse supply and demand to forecast inventory needs and minimise stock shortages or excesses.
* Monitor and maintain inventory levels in line with agreed targets & based on usage and sales.
* Be the point of contact with our sales & operations team in respect of purchasing & stock control issues.
* Support improvement project activity working with the Operations and Supply Chain teams in recognising opportunities, making and implementing changes, and sustaining improvements.
* Conduct regular inventory audits and maintain accurate records of stock levels and movements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Attention to Detail: Essential for maintaining accurate inventory records and quality control.
* Organisational Skills: Important for managing large quantities of stock and ensuring efficient operations.
* Problem Solving Abilities: Needed to address supply chain disruptions and inventory discrepancy root cause analysis.
* Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with inventory management software and electronic ordering systems, as well as advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
* Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to interact collaboratively with vendors, clients, and internal teams effectively.
No benefits are mentioned in this job post.
Note:
The perfect candidate will be able to effectively handle multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines, and provide solutions to complex problems.