Location
Co. West Midlands | United Kingdom
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Stock administrator to join our client, a family-owned manufacturer of corrugated and solid board packaging solutions based in West Brom.
We welcome your application if you have gained experience of working within a commercial environment and can demonstrate transferable skills including negotiation, communication and customer service.
As a minimum requirement, we do also seek strong computer literacy (MS Office to include Excel spreadsheets) have the ability to work on your own initiative and have strong attention to detail. This is a new role for the company, and they ask for flexibility in job role as they develop this area. You will also ideally have some previous experience of working within a small office-based team
Stock Administrator Key Duties
- Directly supporting the local team of buyers with day-to-day procurement activity
- To purchase standard and non-standard stock items, maintaining cost effective stock levels
- Develop a full understanding of the total supply chain function
- Actively seek to reduce stock holding and material costs
- To ensure that purchasing transactions are carried out in the timeliest and cost-effective manner
- Administer purchase orders and all other associated administration
- Liaise with existing suppliers and source alternative suppliers when necessary
- Develop awareness of the profit implication of stock holding costs, including redundant and damaged stock
- Develop and maintain a good knowledge of all packaging solutions
Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent communication skills essential, ability to give clear written and verbal instructions, clearly understand and explain technical and commercial issues to customers and have a good understanding of procedures and processes.
- Highly responsible, reliable and flexible with a strong work ethic.
- Able to effectively prioritise and adapt to a varied and changeable workload.
- Punctual, professional with good attendance
Monday to Friday 8 – 5 might change to 8 - 4
Starting Salary – 24k
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