Job Description
Implement improvement processes and systems to reduce inventory, minimize costs and maximize working capital
Write and maintain accurate written procedures for all main inventory control processes and functions.
Be responsible for managing and running planned stock takes.
Perform cyclic stock checks.
Check and adjust shop floor data collection data
Ensure works orders are correct and fully completed and that all stock has been allocated to the job correctly.
Ensure integrity and accuracy of the stock management system.
Produce daily reports to ensure key critical areas of the stock system are controlled and any discrepancies addressed and resolved.
Manage control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved.
Job Specification
Ideally possessing a relevant professional qualification and/or suitable
background experience in inventory management / purchasing
Have a detailed understanding of MRP and inventory control / management
systems and ERP.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Experience of lean manufacture, kanban and kaizen continuous improvement
or similar production tools within a low volume, high quality manufacturing
facility would be an advantage.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a demanding
and customer focused working environment.
Possess excellent personal organisation and business administration skills in
accordance with modern best practice methods.
Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative
and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to
detail and quality.
Possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt.