Stock Administrator

Stock Administrator
Eastbourne
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 5pm
Hybrid Working
Competitive salary plus pension and benefits
We have an exciting opportunity for a Stock Administrator to join our busy and evolving Stock Management team providing fundamental administrative support and creating and analysing data that will provide essential insight into our business.
You will have previous experience in a role where you have provided key support to a team and where there has been a strong focus on data and analytics, you will be experienced and confident in analysing, manipulating and working with volumes of data. You will be confident working with Microsoft Office, including Excel to an intermediate level as well as having exposure to ERP systems – in particular with product data and sales analysis.
Reporting to our Company Stock Manager, this role sits within our centrally located Stock Team. You will be working in Albany House in Eastbourne three days a week and remotely or from home for two days.
We understand that Neurodiverse candidates or candidates with a disability may need adjustments or extra support in the application or interview process – we are committed to providing every candidate the opportunity and environment in which to succeed and we will support any reasonable request where we can.
We are a family-owned business with a wonderful heritage of almost 120 years, leading the UK marketplace for the supply of decorating materials across the country. We are one of the Sunday Times Top Track 250 largest private companies and despite the present global challenges we have a bold vision to grow further. We know that our people make our business unique, our mantra is to ‘help one another succeed’ and we want to see all our colleagues flourish in their roles and reach their full potential.
As a Stock Administrator, some of your responsibilities will include:
Being first point of contact for queries from around the business, dealing with these promptly and efficiently, encouraging and promoting the use of best practice in all matters regarding stock management and supply chain
Providing analytical and administration support to the team, ensuring key deadlines are hit and flagging where a task is overdue
Supporting our National Distribution Centre via spreadsheet and ERP tasks as required
Communicating with branches, suppliers and Head Office departments
Visiting branches as required, to develop and maintain branch level knowledge and awareness
Coordination of Logistics Operations
Supporting the functions of Stocktake and PI Count Systems
Compiling of monthly board reports and dealing with incoming and outgoing post and emails
Arranging and attending meetings, acting as a minute taker where required, assisting in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations
Arranging accommodation, meeting rooms and events
Supporting key administrative tasks such as expenses and mileage returns
Who we are looking for to join our team:
Previous experience in a role with a strong focus on data, specifically around stock
Exposure to ERP systems, in particular working with product and stock data
Highly numerate with an aptitude for working with figures and data
Be proficient in Excel to an advanced level with experience of using it for sales analysis
A meticulous approach to your work with an excellent eye for detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confident self-motivator with ability to manage own time effectively, work to deadlines and with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
Flexible to work from Albany House in Eastbourne for three days a week
In return some of the benefits we offer include:
Competitive salary
31 days holiday including bank holidays increasing with service.
Free life assurance
5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)
Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
Brewers Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on home improvements.
Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust which includes a Virtual GP service that is accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and children.
Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for common routine healthcare treatments.
Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etc
Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis.
Comprehensive Induction Programme and ongoing development
After a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay and a chance to use our Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake District
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Now button on this page to submit your CV and complete an application form.
Please note –this role may be removed from listings before the closing date if we are successful in finding an appointment.
Please ensure you fully complete the application process if you wish to be considered for this position. Due to the number of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to any applicants that do not complete the process.
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