Stock Manager.

Stock

• Stock management across 5 depots (2 of these are main sites and 3 smaller depots can be managed remotely with visits to these monthly)
• Cycle count, quarterly and annual stock take preparation and execution
• Reviewing and consolidating supplier and product database to drive efficiency
• Comply with auditing requirements and reconciling stock counts as required
• Ensure that the stock system is maintained with correct procedures being followed for booking in and out of stock. A new system has been signed off and is set to have a great impact on the stock control process. You will be heavily involved in the input of this and your ideas as to what would make it the most effective will be welcomed.
• Housekeeping of 2 main stores
• Review current procedures and realign for future requirements and improvements
• Ensure that order lead times and any delays are communicated back to the relevant teams

People Management

• Day to day management of the Stores Controllers
• Identifying and delivering any training requirements for the team (there are 4 members of the team at the main site in Normanton)
• Involvement in the recruitment of new team members
• Liaising with the HR function as required with any/all related matters
• Conduct regular one-to-one with team members according to the Company policy
• Authorising timesheets and holiday requests for Stores Controllers
• Ensure Company’s health & safety policy and procedures are always adhered to
• KPI implementation and monitoring

Finance

• Monitor stock holding and report ensuring optimal levels at all times according to demand and projections
• Ensuring that parts request forms are dealt with in a timely manner and all orders placed, confirmed and communicated to the relevant teams
• Maintain the pricing file to ensure the most up to date item cost is held in the system
• Assist the Recharges department with any stock and pricing queries
• Dealing with invoices and price queries with the accounts department in a timely manner.

• Clear understanding of stock management functionality and requirements
• Previous experience in setting up stock management function within warehouse/stores
• Good Excel skills and PowerPoint
• 2 years management experience in a similar role
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Can do attitude
• Clean driving licence

Hours: 8am to 5pm 1 hour lunch
Salary: £34,000 to £40,000 plus excellent benefits package
Location: Normanton (Car driver essential)