Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing all inventory control of finished products and intermediates.
Execute inventory control measures to ensure the company minimizes stock holding and maximizes stock system and paperwork accuracy.
The role carries responsibility for working with purchasing goods inwards and dispatch to ensure necessary functions are carried out correctly
The role may include other reasonable duties/tasks from time to time.
Main Duties:
Inventory Control
Develop the company’s inventory management strategy with the aim of controlling costs
Manage and maintain the company’s material and stocked product inventory including stock profiles and stock locations
Manage and control perpetual inventory stock counting / inventory accuracy checks
Ensure that goods inward / stock control department is well organized and controlled to sufficiently support production and the goals of the business.
Ensure incoming product is receipted and managed appropriately according to company procedure.
Ensure materials are ready and available for production as and when required.
Assist purchasing to ensure that any materials that are late or holding up production for whatever reason are chased and followed up until received.
Provide routine management information on inventory performance
Write and maintain accurate written procedures for all main inventory control processes and functions.
Perform cyclic stock checks
Ensure works orders are correct and fully completed and that all stock has been allocated to the job correctly.
Manage control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved.
Operational Performance
Achieve a minimum of 95% inventory record accuracy
Qualifications
Ideally possessing a relevant professional qualification and/or suitable background experience in inventory management / purchasing
Have a detailed understanding of inventory control / management systems an asset.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a demanding and customer focused working environment
Possess excellent personal organization and business administration skills in accordance with modern best practice methods
Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality
Knowledge of shipping process with Federal Express
Possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt
Science degree will be an asset
Possess relevant IT skills and database management
