Details:
- Salary: £33,000 - 34,500 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: B78 Dordon Warwickshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Inventory & Supply Chain Professional with experience in inventory management, demand forecasting, stock replenishment, and purchase order management within a global organisation. Skilled in analysing stock levels, coordinating with international suppliers, and ensuring efficient inventory control while working collaboratively across UK and European teams.
What’s in it for you?
* Work hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5:30pm, Friday 9am - 3pm
* 22 days holiday, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
Other benefits following completion of probation:
* Enhanced Pension Contribution
* Life Assurance and Income Protection
* Private Medical
* Car Scheme eligibility
Inventory Specialist Responsibilities:
* Manage inventory levels to ensure product availability and agreed service level targets are achieved.
* Monitor and resolve back orders, minimising supply disruptions and improving stock availability.
* Carry out demand forecasting and inventory planning to maintain optimal stock levels.
* Place and expedite purchase orders with UK and international suppliers.
* Review stock against safety stock levels and implement replenishment plans where required.
* Monitor open purchase orders, confirming supplier acknowledgements and delivery schedules.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
* Liaise with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure compliance with operational, shipping, and customs procedures.
* Monitor supplier performance and maintain accurate supplier records and reporting
* Reconcile and approve supplier invoices using ERP systems.
* Analyse inventory data to identify trends, improve stock control, and support continuous process improvements.
* Ensure all inventory and purchasing activities are completed in line with company procedures and KPIs.
Inventory Specialist Skills and Experience:
* Previous experience in an inventory, supply chain, purchasing or stock control environment.
* Good understanding of inventory management and supply chain processes.
* Experience with demand forecasting, stock planning and replenishment.
* Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills, with excellent numerical ability.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Confident IT user with experience of Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
* Proactive, self-motivated and able to use initiative to resolve problems.
* A collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment