Inventory Controller

Inventory Coordinator
Andover
£27,000 per annum
 
1-1 Recruitment have a great opportunity for an experienced inventory coordinator to work for a well established retail business in Andover. The main purpose of the role is to assist the Inventory team in the planning and processing of cost-effective purchase order intake. The right candidate will also be required to assist in supporting the Inventory team with customers, suppliers and Sales & Marketing teams with admin task where required.
 
The role is 8.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday (35 hours a week)
 
Key Responsibilities:
·Use demand forecasting software to calculate inventory requirements to satisfy demand.
·Raise and place purchase orders with suppliers.
·Liaise with retail division and marketing / sales departments to ensure account has been taken of new products, promotions and changes in rate of sale.
·Identify overstocks and communicate to UK Inventory Manager.
·Ensure forecast demand is related to production capacity and financial budgets.
·Create new item details within ERP as necessary.
·Assist in the undertaking of forecast and inventory planning meetings with Marketing and Sales Managers.
·Proactively facilitate cross departmental best practice in relation to inventory management and control.
·Report to the UK Inventory Manager on inventory targets as set by Senior Management.
·Carry out from time to time and as directed, any other duties as required in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within your capabilities.
·Ensure that at all times you take care of your health and safety and that of others by complying with health and safety obligations, particularly by reporting promptly any defects, risks or potential hazards.
 
Knowledge Required, Skills & Qualifications:
·Experience of purchasing and understanding of stock.
·Experience of working in a similar role.
·Use and knowledge of MS Dynamics NAV, ERP, MRP and forecasting systems.
·Education to A Level.
·Basic numeracy and literacy.
·High attention to detail with a high constant work output.
·Intermediate Excel skills.
 
If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV today!
 
1-1 Recruitment is one of the leading recruitment agencies for jobs in Hampshire for permanent, temporary and contract recruitment solutions. Due to the high volume of applications we are receiving, if you do not hear from a consultant within 5 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. In the meantime please keep an eye on www.1-1recruitment.co.uk for any other potential vacancies.