Operations Team Member Stock Control

Operations Team Member Stock Control

Location: Huntingdon

Salary: Competitive, dependant on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week worked at agreed times between 8:00am and 4:00pm Monday to Friday

Vacancy Type: Full Time

A supplier of high-quality metals and materials, the company specialises in the research and development sectors with a strong focus on science and industry. Their technical teams have worked on materials that have contributed to scientific breakthroughs in nuclear fusion, the fight against COVID-19, and have been used in probes that have travelled through space as far as Saturn.

Established in London in 1946, the company now supplies materials globally and holds offices in the UK, France, Germany, USA and China. Today, backed by the prestigious Private Equity firm Battery Ventures, the company is on an exciting trajectory with a strong mergers and acquisitions strategy and ambitious goals to achieve their growth targets.

The Role

Specific Stock Control:

• Ensure effective inventory control and accuracy to support the aims of the business in terms of Quality, Cost, Speed, Dependability, Flexibility
• Delivery of a robust cycle counting process, delivering in line with customer experience metrics and financial audit requirements - conduct physical counts, analysis and rectification of cycle count data, reconciliation with management system
• Maintain accurate stock records
• Physical stock management and accurately maintaining reconciliation with inventory management systems
• Proactively look for process improvements with a methodical and consistent approach Deliver strong stock controls to assist in the efficient movement and management of stock Taking responsibility and ownership in problem investigation and resolution.
• Liaise with internal customers and stakeholders in a timely way to manage any issues
• Any other responsibilities for the necessary fulfilment of the role

Operations Team Member:

• Keeping the work environment safe and tidy
• Ensuring that all tasks are performed to the required standard and quality to meet both internal and external customer requirements.
• Updating stock quantities via internal stock management systems
• Confirming and checking order details
• Maintaining and storing stock to a safe and accurate standard
• Flexibility within the team is a key requirement. Must be prepared to work where requested to meet the needs of the customer.
• Document processes and procedures for new or newly revised product designs.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve processes in support of efforts to increase standardisation, reduce costs, reduce cycle times and improve safety
• Set up and operate equipment to produce products that meet customer specifications.
• Test and inspect parts against requirements.
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Inventory knowledge and experience
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written technical instructions.
• Ability to read, understand and follow safety procedures and general instructions
• Attention to detail and quality
• Methodical approach to tasks
• Care and patience towards dealing with fragile and delicate materials
• Experience of using computer systems
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Willingness to take on new ways of working and prepared to be open to flexibility and training into all areas within the production environment.
• Strong communication and team working skills
• A technical knowledge gained from a similar engineering / material supply business is preferrable but not essential.

Benefits

• Company Healthcare
• Company pension (5% company contribution)
• Company Sick Pay
• 22 days Annual Leave, rising to 25
• In addition, there is free car parking, free tea and coffee and social events during the year

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.