We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Supply Chain team as a Coordinator on a 9-month FTC Basis. Based out of our Basingstoke offices, you'll combine office and home working to ensure a positive work/life balance.
It's an exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England – our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations.
We have an ambitious Corporate Plan and we're undertaking a large-scale transformation programme to deliver our goals.
The Role
As a Coordinator you will support the Supply Chain Manager in the delivery of the van stock optimisation and stores project, liaising with SNG's providers and the operational teams to ensure a smooth delivery.
The role will implement stock management processes by supporting training and developing guidance that will ensure property services and suppliers are clear on their roles and responsibilities.
Key responsibilities include
- Finalise van stock profiles by trade and business group, by working with the operational teams, ensuring stock requirements reflect purchasing behaviours and high-volume purchases
- Responsible for system alignment so that physical stock mirrors system stock
- Catalogue and manage any new products and obtain competitive prices
- Liaise with the fleet team to ensure vehicles on the road remain compliant
- Support the preparation of stock within each operational centre
- Communicate to the supplier the agreed roles and responsibilities, throughout the project and in support thereafter
- Take ownership of outstanding orders from suppliers, managing through until an order is completed in full and collected
- Support the Supply Chain Manager with webinars to launch stock management processes
- Assist and support stock auditing, maintaining the systems and providing guidance on process to operational teams
What we're looking for
You'll have proven experience in a similar role in Supply Chain with a good understanding of inventory and stock management in a building environment.
Must be experienced in working effectively within cross-functional teams. You'll also have:
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills
- Experience and passion in delivering a customer focussed service
- Proficient level of IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Teams
- Attention to detail
What you'll receive from us
We have some fantastic benefits on offer at SNG, including:
- £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
- Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
- Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover
We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG.
This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.