Inventory Assistant

Institute of Water; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

South Staffordshire Water is seeking an Inventory Assistant to maintain accurate stock records and support stock control across our sites. You will work closely with operational teams, suppliers and procurement to ensure timely deliveries and accurate data.

In this role you will receive, record and monitor stock, raise requisitions, assist with stock takes and audits, and resolve discrepancies. A full UK driving licence is required for site visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores, warehouse, stock control or inventory environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work to a high level of accuracy.
• Good IT skills and confidence using inventory/stock management systems.
• Strong communication skills with both operational and office-based colleagues.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing to a wider team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check and record stock deliveries.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock traceability.
• Monitor stock levels and support replenishment activities.
• Raise purchase requisitions and support purchasing processes.
• Assist with stock takes, cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding deliveries and stock queries.
• Support Inventory and Procurement teams with administrative activities.
• Ensure inventory data is maintained accurately within business systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across inventory processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Stock management

Communication

Independent worker

Full UK driving license

Tools

IBM Maximo

Oracle Inventory

Job description

Inventory Assistant

Salary: £26,000 per annum | Company Benefits
Location: Fradley, South Staffordshire
Contract: Full Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week

About Us:

South Staffordshire Water, which operates across two regions as Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water is a privately-owned regulated water only company.

South Staffs Water supplies a population of nearly I.3 million. The area of supply stretches from the edge of Ashbourne in the north, to Halesowen in the south, and from Burton on Trent in the east, to Kinver in the west.

The Role:

As an Inventory Assistant, you'll play a key role in maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting stock control activities and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of our inventory function.

Working closely with operational teams, suppliers, Procurement and colleagues across the wider business, you'll support the management of inventory across our sites while ensuring high standards of accuracy and service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, check and record stock deliveries.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock traceability.
• Monitor stock levels and support replenishment activities.
• Raise purchase requisitions and support purchasing processes.
• Assist with stock takes, cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding deliveries and stock queries.
• Support the Inventory and Procurement teams with administrative activities.
• Ensure inventory data is maintained accurately within business systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across inventory processes.

What Success Looks Like:

In this role, you will:

• Maintain accurate and reliable inventory records.
• Ensure stock movements are recorded promptly and correctly.
• Support the efficient replenishment of critical operational materials.
• Help deliver successful stock takes and audit outcomes.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to a well-organised, compliant and customer-focused inventory operation.

About You:

Essential

• Experience within a stores, warehouse, stock control or inventory environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work to a high level of accuracy.
• Good IT skills and confidence using inventory or stock management systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both operational and office-based colleagues.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience using inventory management systems such as IBM Maximo or Oracle.
• Experience supporting stock counts, audits and inventory reconciliations.
• Knowledge of procurement or purchasing processes.