Administrative Assistant

Caldicot

£25,000 - £35,000 per annum

Monday - Friday

Acorn by Synergie is working with a specialist company to appoint an experienced Stock Controller to manage orders and inventory whilst working alongside a number of teams such as Planning and Procurement, Operational teams as well as Compliance and Quality teams.

Responsibilities:

* Placing and tracking orders according to production schedules and inventory needs.

* Regularly monitor inventory levels.

* Communicate with suppliers to confirm order details, delivery time lines, and address any potential delays that may arise.

* Work with internal teams to align material schedules with business requirements.

* Support supplier meetings, negotiations, and evaluations to ensure that the supplier performance aligns with business needs.

* Identify and implement strategies to improve inventory management and optimal stock levels.

Key Requirements:

* Outstanding data management skills.

* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

* The ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.

* Proven ability to implement process improvements in inventory management and materials planning, driving efficiency and cost reduction.

* Strong problem-solving skills to swiftly address stock shortages and delivery delays.

* Experience in developing and providing accurate demand forecasts for key suppliers.

* Ability to actively collaborate with the procurement team to support and drive business growth objectives.

* Proficient in Excel.

* Commercial and financial awareness with an understanding of cost, production, and order fulfilment impacts is desired.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.