Inventory Controller

Inventory Controller

Hospitality Industry, Armagh, Northern Ireland

£25,000 (Flexible Depending On Experience)

Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00

We have an exciting opportunity to become a team member key of a world leading Supply Chain team in the hospitality industry. You will beresponsible for Inventory Control and purchase order processing for EU/UK/Far East suppliers to stock levels as dictated by demand and in conjunction with working capital controls. Applications welcome from Graduates interested in a career in Supply Chain and Procurement.

Key Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Opportunity to learn from highly-experienced professionals
• Life assurance
• 29 days holiday including bank holidays(increasing to 34 days with service)
• Opportunity to purchase additional holidays
• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee retail discounts
• Sharesave plan
• Long service awards
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Thorough induction programme, buddy system and on-the-job training

The Role:

• To monitor stock levels using Excel based forecasting models by stock ABC category and by supplier on a daily/weekly basis as appropriate and place orders with EU/UK/Far East suppliers according to requirements.
• To ensure goods are ordered in line with prior year data and available forecasting information.
• Report on slow and obsolete stock monthly for appropriate suppliers returning excess stock where appropriate.
• To manage stock levels within the company working capital targets.
• To manage alternative suppliers as appropriate for key stock lines but within the appropriate costs and lead-times.
• To provide relevant suppliers with stock forecasts (wins and losses) for key stock lines.
• Targets: Stock reduction / SKU reduction / First Time in Full.
• To participate in twice yearly stock takes.
• Recommend changes to existing systems to improve stock availability  Maintain CPNP database.

Purchasing:

• To place orders with suppliers for stock ABC lines, Bespoke Lines and On Demand Lines.
• Maximise savings with key suppliers by ordering in appropriate MOQ/MOV to ensure quantity breaks are achieved.
• To purchase bespoke products based on Customer Back Orders.
• Ensure familiarity with key suppliers as regards manufacturing / shipping lead-times and ensure cost changes are communicated to Commercial Team.
• Responsible for complete process: purchase order processing, confirmation, chasing and consolidation of orders for collection / delivery within agreed lead-times.
• File all orders, confirmations and reports as per the relevant company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all relevant company computer procedures are implemented and actioned in full.
• Deal with relevant supplier or customer queries / feedback and action, as necessary.
• Work with Finance Team regarding supplier invoice queries and credit notes as appropriate.
• Assist with Product Coding and PIM as appropriate.

The Candidate:

• Practical experience in a fast-paced FMCG, Distribution or Manufacturing environment is desirable
• Experience of working as a user of ERP system and data in an Inventory/Purchasing or Distribution role
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail, thoroughness, and a methodical and logical approach to work
• Works at a pace that matches the requirements of this fast-moving business and recognises the importance of meeting deadlines
• To develop and maintain effective lines of communication with all colleagues as required by the job role.
• Presents information in a clear and concise manner
• Persistence to ensure information and actions required by staff outside their immediate team is provided
• Demonstrates strong organisational skills and can prioritise own time to ensure daily objectives are met.
• Resilience to implement projects that are large in scale and long in timeframe, but which require 100% completion to be in any way effective.
• Accepts additional challenges and responsibilities willingly and assists others.
• Self-reliant.

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