Job Ref: 215495853

Date: 2022-01-06 16:20:12

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Supply Chain Assistant

Milton Keynes (office based)

Permanent

£24,000 per annum

To work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and other colleagues to support the company's stock levels, this will be maintained through good stock control management of processes, whether dealing with internal or external customers.

Key Responsibilities:

To work with the Supply Chain Manager in forecasting future stock requirements to ensure stock levels are always maintained.
To help manage internal regular cyclical stocktakes and year-end stocktake including discrepancy investigation.
To maintain accuracy of the stock computer system including costs, reorder levels, BOMs (existing and new), inventory item cards, etc.
Help communicate to the business any out of stock lines and work with the Supply Chain Manager to expedite the return to full stock levels.
Process stock purchase orders reviewing any order confirmation queries, chase suppliers for deliveries, updating the system of expected stock receipt dates accordingly.
To obtain quotes for import and export shipment arrangements and liaise with freight forwarders about collection and delivery, including help with customs clearance where necessary.
To work closely with the Accounts Payable Manager in relation to any stock related supplier queries (e.g. invoice discrepancies, returns etc.)
To liaise with suppliers regarding any stock returns, either through quality issues or delivery of incorrect items.
Provide up-to-date reports as and when required and any other tasks which may be required that falls within the area of supply chain. You must have previous experience in a supply chain or a purchasing environment.

If you feel you have what it takes to be the Supply Chain Assistant please apply today because we'd love to hear from you!

Role advertised 6th January 2022

Ascendant Recruitment is one of Milton Keynes and Northampton's leading recruitment companies, with PA/Administration, Customer Service, Human Resources, Finance and Temporary divisions. Ascendant Recruitment operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on our current vacancies please visit and like/follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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