Inventory & Supply Chain Controller

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POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Managing Director & E-commerce Managerthe Inventory & Supply Chain Controller is responsible for successfully managing the inventory and stock positions (forecast, consumption, safety stock, etc ) of all SKUs that include marketing materials including logistics within the business.

This role boasts exceptional potential for opportunity, progression, and reward in line with the company’s exciting growth strategy and offers exposure to our expanding international operations.

MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventory and Procurement

· Take ownership for leading the forecasting process (100 + SKUs) to determine forecast of product required segregating product into ABC as required.

· Monitoring and amendment of forecasts to meet both sales and supply chain requirements.

· Monitoring and improving inventory and inventory turnover including stock cover levels & safety stock

· Participate in the planning and implementation of new product launches including addition to ERP.

· Undertake procurement of all products in a timely manner to meet forecast demands using ERP system.

· Take accountability for product delivery schedules.

· Arranging amazon FBA shipments for the UK, USA and Germany

· Liaising with suppliers & 3PL providers ensuring that goods and packaging are available and delivered on time.

Report on the following as a minimum:

• Forecast Accuracy supported with historic norms together with
• Inventory levels and stock cover
• Back-order status
• Procurement cost
• Gratis use
• Aging stock
• Maintain the month end process eliminating errors.
• Be the ERP super user, maintaining a clean system without redundant entries, apt development and permissions.

Logistics

· Logistics leadership - import, export and domestic.

· Generation and management of paperwork to support international trade.

· Ensuring compliance within export/import regulations within supply chain

· Preparing shipments for export in line with regulatory requirements. Resolving any customs or clearance challenges.

· Generating commercial and compliance paperwork for all export shipments.

· Maintaining proof of export documentation for HMRC purposes.

· Liaising with freight providers to obtain quotations, book transport, and obtain updates on shipments.

· Liaison with internal stakeholders on the progress of shipments.

· Maintaining records within our ERP system.

· Report on the following as a minimum:

· Delivery to Customer logistic performance in relation to SLA

· Fiscal logistic performance

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU RIGHT FOR THIS ROLE?

· Organised, personable, diligent with attention to detail.

· In depth Operations, logistics and inventory experience

· Confident with IT including Linnworks, PowerPoint /outlook.

· Excellent excel skills.

· International exposure an advantage but not essential

· Confident speaking to prospective clients & stakeholders in professional manner

· Confident with documentation to track, plan & review performance.

· Organised, multi-tasking and committed to making things happen.

· Energetic, Self-motivated, creative thinker who flourishes at working independently.

· Drive to go that extra mile & identifying opportunities to meet and exceed objectives.

· Strong communicator

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Quarterly bonus
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winsford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Supply chain: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2023