Senior Inventory Specialist

Our client is looking for a Senior Inventory Specialist to join their well-established and expanding Purchasing team based at their headquarters in Halesowen.

About the role:

As Senior Inventory Specialist your primary responsibility will be managing purchasing/stock for the Tools and Industrial range.

What we offer you:

• Highly competitive salary
• 23 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Company pension.
• In-house training.
• Fun and inclusive working environment.
• Wellness initiatives, including Bike2Work and healthcare scheme.
• Life Assurance cover.

Key responsibilities as Senior Inventory Specialist will include:

• Executing orders at the specified level in accordance with system processes. 

• Proactive expediting ensuring on-time delivery of stocked parts to our Central Warehouse.   

• Conducting monthly inventory profiling, which includes reviews for exception management. 

• Employing relevant metrics to evaluate the key performance of our suppliers and formulating enhancement strategies through periodic supplier reviews, as needed, to enhance product availability. 

• Ensuring precise delivery date accuracy by employing effective order book management. 

• Liaising closely with other functions to ensure the success of catalogue launches and promotional initiatives. 

• Minimising excess and obsolete stock and actioning contractual stock cleanses. 

• Ensuring continuous improvement of ‘housekeeping’ standards with regards to the maintenance of data, resolution of queries generated by Suppliers, Goods In, Accounts etc. 

• Working proactively to resolve product shortages through effective escalation and resourcing. 

• Collaborate with the relevant branches to resolve internal order or stock queries.  

Skills we're looking for in Senior Inventory Specialist:

• Educated to A-Level Standard or equivalent or can demonstrate experience in a similar function. 

• Experience in supplier management; competent in designing, developing and executing improvement plans. 

• Demonstrates proficient communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to convey, receive, and accurately interpret ideas effectively. 

• Ability to prioritise tasks, ensuring a high level of accuracy.

To apply for this excellent Senior Inventory role, please send your CV via this Job Portal. Thank you.