Stock Controller / Merchandiser

FMCG

Manchester

**Flexible start and finish times**

Our Client, a rapidly expanding distributor of products to the retail market now has an excellent opportunity for a Merchandiser / Stock Controller to join their team based in Manchester.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Inventory / Stock / Supply Chain Controller, ideally within a distribution or import business. You will have an advanced knowledge of Excel, knowledge of import procedures and the ability to communicate at all levels. Candidates with knowledge of Far East supply chain and sourcing will be of particular interest.

The purpose of the role is to maintain stock levels in line with company expectations, ensuring maximum fulfilment of sales orders with the least amount of stock, liaising closely with buyers, finance, warehouse and sales teams.

Main Responsibilities:

• Creating, Raising and Sending purchase orders to vendors using just in time principle.
• Confirming with Vendors receipt of purchase orders.
• Progressing outstanding purchase orders with vendors to ensure stock availability at all times and then updating arrival dates.
• Progression of shipping documents to ensure speedy clearance of imported goods.
• Payments for overseas suppliers relating to shipping documents.
• Maintenance of all reorder points across all items.
• Maintenance of all Lead times across all items.
• Organising Collection of goods within the UK and Europe with the Transport manager to ensure optimum stock availability.
• Warehouse to Warehouse stock transfers.
• Maintenance of stock in external storage facilities
• Working closely with Buying Team & Board Directors to ensure optimum availability of stock
• Working closely with Senior Sales Managers to ensure optimum stock availability for "key" accounts
• Working closely with our preferred agents to ensure the right stock is shipped at the right time
• Liaising with senior buyers to ensure any product issues are resolved quickly and efficiently.
• Liaising with internal and external sales personnel to provide detailed stock availability information
• Familiarity with utilising ERP systems and master data maintenance.

Apply online or for further information please contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR15186