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Purchasing Assistant/Stock Controller Â
Yatton
Up to £28,000
Holiday, pension, Healthcare package
Do you have experience with purchasing and stock control within an engineering or manufacturing environment?
Are you experienced with ERP/MRP systems?
Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is currently recruiting for a position as a Stock Controller for one of our clients in the North Somerset area.
The Company:
A rapidly expanding company supplying bespoke products to a wide range of market sectors including construction, engineering, and manufacturing. They are looking to expand their team to meet production needs due to their growth.
The Role: You will be reporting to the purchasing supervisor and responsible for managing stock lines to ensure production availability. Responsibilities include:
- Monitor and manage stock levels to meet demand while minimizing costs.
- Use stock systems to order and ensure timely product availability.
- Conduct regular stock counts, resolve discrepancies, and reconcile inventory.
- Communicate with suppliers to track orders, resolve issues, and expedite urgent stock.
- Maintain accurate ERP item records, ensuring correct costing and sales prices.
- Handle customer returns, following proper return and credit processes.
- Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.
- Resolve invoice queries and collaborate with forwarding agents and hauliers.
- Ensure accurate Bill of Materials for manufacturing, including tools and product configuration.
- Track and address slow-moving stock, recommend solutions, and improve processes.
- Prioritize daily system reports, collaborating with sales and production teams to meet goals.
- Oversee new product launches, ensuring stock availability and approval processes.
- Continuously evaluate reports, identify inefficiencies, and improve workflows
The Candidate:
- Experienced in inventory management and purchasing
- Working knowledge and experience of ERP/MRP systems
- Background in manufacturing/Engineering/Production
- Experience working with forecasting demand, supplier management, minimum order quantity, lead time
- Familiar with supply chain practices
- Great communicator
- IT literate (MS applications)
Benefits:
- Salary up to £28,000
- Monday to Friday days
- Annual leave
- Pension Plan
- Healthcare package
If you are interested, please call Ryan Guy on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position *
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