In this role you will work as part of our internal office team.
Responsibilities and Duties
- A brand-new role responsible for predominantly purchasing stock for the branch
- Take overall responsibility for stock control of the branch
- Ensure that the right goods are in stock to satisfy customer demand
- Ensure all stock has the right location
- Make sure any problems/queries are dealt with efficiently to reduce issues with goods received.
- Managing aged stock/ returns and damaged stock.
- Qualifications and Skills
- Previous experience of effective buying and stock control is essential.
- Builders merchant industry experience would be advantageous
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong computer literacy - especially with Excel spreadsheets
- High level of numeracy
- Logical, methodical and accurate approach to work
- Ability to liaise and negotiate stock and prices with suppliers with confidence and product knowledge
- Benefits
- Perkbox discounts
- Contributory pension scheme
- Performance related bonus
- Financial Planning Support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Additional holidays accrued on length of service
- Free parking
- Enhanced Maternity
- Enhanced Paternity
- Substantial Employee Discount
- Employee Assistance Programme
MKM is the leading independent builders' merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 124 branches and over 3000 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the 'MKM family' for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!