Alexander Daniels are recruiting for a Stock Analyst on a full time permanent basis for a business based in Birmingham. This role requires someone who has a good understanding of Stock control and movements but is also able to analyse large data sets and improve processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- You must have excellent attention to detail and have the ability to challenge others to improve accuracy.
- Work with the management team in assessing and building process and teams for substantial future growth and projects.
- Become proficient in all areas of the business where stock movements are processed/relevant with a view to standardising roles and training.
- Create a periodic reporting routine to cover stock errors, write offs, short, dated items with a view to reducing financial loss and increasing control. Regular feedback to Management with commentary and recommendations.
- Implement a regular and effective PI check schedule that can be referenced and relied upon my management.
- Monitor and improve processes in relation to stock movements.
- Assist with the supplier returns process to ensure correct system entry and goods movements throughout.
- Oversee the inter-branch transfers (IBT's) between locations, understanding the system controls, pricings adjustments and mitigating any timing differences between stock movements.
- General organisation and management of the stock control function and team, to include all housekeeping activities, audited stock takes, and annual stock valuations exercises across the group.
- Liaise with external customers and other logistics companies.
- Create training guides/systems and to carry out group training.
- Carry out store visits to check compliance with procedures and to provide additional support as required.
- You must be a great communicator, be able to build internal and external relationships and be comfortable challenging current process.
- You will have exposure to stock control experience at a multi-site level and an understanding of accounting for stock transactions using inventory management Software.
- An understanding of supply chain and logistics would be beneficial.
- Assist with procurement of suppliers and professional consultants.
Key Requirements:
- A can-do, resilient, and adaptable attitude with a willingness to learn.
- Great attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- You will have a passion to provide an exceptional level of customer service.
- A team-player, you strive to always give your best and achieve high goals.
- You are self-motivated and pro-active; strive for excellence and enjoy working independently but also enjoy having other supportive colleagues you can build relationships with.
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Proficient skill in all Microsoft Office packages