Engineering Stores Manager - Inventory & Purchasing

Simply Jobsworth; Seaham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Permanent, full-time position

Opportunity to take ownership of an es

Varied role with opportunities to move

Process improvement focus

Job summary

Simply Jobsworth is seeking an experienced Stores Manager to oversee the engineering stores within a manufacturing environment. You will manage stock levels, purchasing and ensure availability of spare parts to support production.

You will work with engineering, maintenance and production teams, use ERP/MRP systems, conduct stocktakes, and drive process improvements to reduce costs. This is a permanent, full-time role offering ownership of an important function within an established

Qualifications

• Experience as Stores Manager or similar in manufacturing/engineering environments.
• Strong stock control, purchasing and inventory management skills.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP stock systems and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of engineering stores.
• Manage stock levels and replenishment of spare parts and consumables.
• Ensure critical components are available to minimise downtime.
• Handle purchasing activities and supplier relationships.
• Conduct regular stocktakes and audits.
• Improve stores processes to reduce costs.
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams to meet needs.
• Maintain accurate records in ERP systems.
• Keep stores area safe, organized and efficient.
• Implement improvements to inventories.

Skills

Stores management

Inventory management

ERP/MRP usage

Purchasing

Stock control

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Simply Jobsworth is seeking an experienced Stores Manager to oversee the engineering stores within a manufacturing environment. You will manage stock levels, purchasing and ensure availability of spare parts to support production.

You will work with engineering, maintenance and production teams, use ERP/MRP systems, conduct stocktakes, and drive process improvements to reduce costs. This is a permanent, full-time role offering ownership of an important function within an established