Inventory Specialist

Hayley Dexis; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering products distributor in Halesowen seeks an Inventory Specialist to manage product availability and stock levels. Candidates should have strong administration and communication skills, GCSEs in English and Maths, and be proficient in office software. This role offers competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus public holidays

Training through Hayley Academy

Company pension

Life Assurance cover

Healthcare schemes

Wellness programmes

Uniform and PPE provided

Career prospects

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of previous administrative experience.
• Prior buying experience is an advantage.
• Technical proficiency with office software is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Place Purchase Orders for a dedicated range of products and suppliers.
• Proactively ensure on-time delivery of Purchase Orders.
• Manage high accuracy levels of delivery dates.

Skills

Strong administration abilities

Excellent organisation skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Time management skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths, minimum grade 4

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Hayley Dexis has an exciting opportunity available for a driven Inventory Specialist to support the busy team at our headquarters in Halesowen. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

Hayley Dexis is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables in the UK. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we provide cutting-edge solutions to our clients across various industries, ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of fluid power systems. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,200 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry-leading customer service.

About the Inventory Specialist role.

As one of our Inventory Specialists you will be working in a busy distribution environment ordering a range of Tools and Industrial products from a number of suppliers maximising product availability whilst minimising slow and non-moving stock.

We're looking for someone with strong administration abilities who possesses a combination of excellent organisation, communication and customer service skills, along with the ability to adapt to changing situations and work effectively both independently and as part of a team to join our Central Stock team as an Inventory Specialist.

Whilst you may not have purchasing experience, if you have transferable soft skills that lend themselves to working in a fast-paced administrative role with high levels of attention to detail, can multi-task and change priorities when required this could be the role for you. Key responsibilities will include:

• Placing Purchase Orders for a dedicated range of products and suppliers
• Proactive expediting ensuring on-time delivery of Purchase Orders
• Monthly stock profiling
• Managing high accuracy levels of delivery dates through effective order book management.
• Liaising closely with other functions to contribute towards the success of catalogue launches and promotional activity by ensuring high levels of stock availability
• Through robust stock performance analysis proactively look to reduce excess and obsolete stock and actioning contractual stock cleanses back to suppliers.
• Ensuring continuous improvement of housekeeping standards with regards to the maintenance of data, resolution of queries generated by Suppliers, Goods In, Accounts etc.
• Supporting colleagues in our branch network to resolve internal order or stock queries.

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, working 40 hours per week, including Saturdays on a rota basis.

What we re looking for in our Inventory Specialist:

• GCSEs in English and Maths, minimum grade 4
• Previous Administrative experience (2 years preferred)
• Prior Buying experience would be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
• Technical proficiency with office software ie. Excel, Outlook and Word
• The ability to be a good problem solver
• Excellent Time Management skills

What you ll get in return.

• From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) increased with length of service.
• Training provided through our own Hayley Academy.
• Company pension (if eligible).
• Life Assurance cover (x2 salary).
• Invitation to healthcare schemes.
• Wellness programmes.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Excellent opportunities and career prospects available.
  

The recruitment process.

Adverts will close on Sunday 31st August (we will extend should this be required)

Interviews will take place on a date TBC and will be held at our offices in Halesowen.

Candidates selected for interview will be asked to prepare for an interview lasting 1 hour focused on skills, knowledge, experience and motivations.

Finally

We know sometimes you might feel that you don't meet the criteria or have a burning question - we're here to help so please ask us! You can contact us here; (url removed)

We aim to get back to everyone that applies and are super keen to speak to talented people for upcoming positions.

Please inform our careers team if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Don t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the team at Hayley Group please click apply now to become our Inventory Specialist - we'd like to hear from you!