Inventory & Stock Manager

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen to join a Southampton based leading building product distributor as an Inventory & Stock Manager. Working with a small team, the main purpose of the Inventory Control Analyst is to co-ordinate, manage and run an efficient inventory for multiple retail branches UK wide.

Duties will include:

• Develop an excellent understanding and command of the Inventory Management tools (Excel driven) to plan and control of Stock Inventory as a whole.
  
  
• To manage and update stock profiles accounting for change in customer demand and supplier suitability, working closely with the sales teams and Senior Management.
  
  
• To assist in the forecasting, planning and ordering towards purchase targets, to aid local and national rebate initiatives.
  
  
• To manage, control and direct stock throughout ensuring zero charge.
  
  
• To identify any system issue or potential areas of system development, to aid the operation.
  
  
• To report on a monthly basis by way of written or oral communications detailing data from KPI's and events, exploring ways of maintaining or improving performance with the Head of Inventory.
  
  
• To provide cover for the HUB Transport Manager as required.
  
  

Knowledge / capabilities/ experience required:

• Has the ability to understand and address the remit of inventory control procedures using strong analytical skills.
  
  
• Good interpersonal skills, a respected individual, good networking skills, challenges when needed.
  
  
• Develops working relationships easily.
  
  
• Highly collaborative, able to work as peers with a team consisting of internal individuals.
  
  
• Capable of delivering KPI stock targets.
  
  
• Strong understanding of business, profit and loss

• Strong customer focus both internal and external. A commitment to quality, excellence and continuous improvement.
  
  
• Good communication skills, with the ability to influence others to deliver results.
  
  
• Capable of dealing with resistance within the role.
  
  
• Well organised and process oriented.
  
  
• Commitment to learn and develop new skills to streamline processes.

If you are interested in the Inventory & Stock Manager role, then either call us or e-mail your CV to the details provided.