Data Support Officer

Harvey Nash Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash Group is seeking a contract Data Support Officer for a hybrid role in Edinburgh/Glasgow. The position involves supporting inventory strategies, managing stock control, and providing training on scanners. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills and knowledge of inventory management processes.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of e-Procurement, Logistics, Finance solutions.
• Experience working flexibly with team members and customers.
• Evidence of excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and influence implementation of inventory strategies.
• Carry out stock takes and assist in data collection.
• Provide training on handheld barcode scanners.

Skills

Inventory management processes

Data collection and analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Data Support Officer - Hybrid - Edinburgh/Glasgow - Inside IR35

Day Rate - £190

Duration - 3 months

Harvey Nash's Public Sector Client are hiring a contract Data Support Officer, responsibilities include:

• To support and influence the implementation and delivery of strategies in inventory & materials control.
• To carry out stock takes to support the rollout of the Scan for Safety Programme.
• To assist in data collection and stock management.
• To assist in providing training to staff on the use of handheld barcode scanners.
• To effectively carry out inventory duties, ensuring that the targets, policies and procedures in terms of stock management and control are adhered to.

Skills & Experience Required

• Knowledge of inventory management processes and a full understanding of the mechanics of stock management best practices.
• Good working knowledge of mainstream commercial e-Procurement, Logistics, Finance and associated solutions
• Skills in data collection, extraction, analysis and dissemination of product and stock management information.
• Analytical skills
• Experience of working flexibly with team members and customers across a variety of business settings.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Evidence of excellent organisation skills and communication skills with both technical and non-technical people
• Ideally experience as an Inventory / Material Control professional.
• Pro-actively manage and prioritise own workload.
• Ability to reassign priorities to meet deadlines in a changing environment
• Self-motivation and ability to think logically