Job Description

Purchasing Assistant/Stock Controller  

Yatton

Up to £28,000

Holiday, pension, Healthcare package

Do you have experience with purchasing and stock control within an engineering or manufacturing environment?

Are you experienced with ERP/MRP systems?

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is currently recruiting for a position as a Stock Controller for one of our clients in the North Somerset area.

The Company:

A rapidly expanding company supplying bespoke products to a wide range of market sectors including construction, engineering, and manufacturing. They are looking to expand their team to meet production needs due to their growth.

The Role: You will be reporting to the purchasing supervisor and responsible for managing stock lines to ensure production availability. Responsibilities include:

• Monitor and manage stock levels to meet demand while minimizing costs.
• Use stock systems to order and ensure timely product availability.
• Conduct regular stock counts, resolve discrepancies, and reconcile inventory.
• Communicate with suppliers to track orders, resolve issues, and expedite urgent stock.
• Maintain accurate ERP item records, ensuring correct costing and sales prices.
• Handle customer returns, following proper return and credit processes.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Resolve invoice queries and collaborate with forwarding agents and hauliers.
• Ensure accurate Bill of Materials for manufacturing, including tools and product configuration.
• Track and address slow-moving stock, recommend solutions, and improve processes.
• Prioritize daily system reports, collaborating with sales and production teams to meet goals.
• Oversee new product launches, ensuring stock availability and approval processes.
• Continuously evaluate reports, identify inefficiencies, and improve workflows

The Candidate:

• Experienced in inventory management and purchasing
• Working knowledge and experience of ERP/MRP systems
• Background in manufacturing/Engineering/Production
• Experience working with forecasting demand, supplier management, minimum order quantity, lead time
• Familiar with supply chain practices
• Great communicator
• IT literate (MS applications)

Benefits:

• Salary up to £28,000
• Monday to Friday days
• Annual leave
• Pension Plan
• Healthcare package

If you are interested, please call Ryan Guy on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position *