Logistics Assistant

IQVIA; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services seeks a Stock Controller in Bournemouth. This role involves managing stock deliveries, maintaining inventory, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth operations. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to drive fork trucks and secure applicable certification.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Collect deliveries, maintain stock levels, and ensure accurate data entry.
• Liaise with internal customers and suppliers on stock related issues.
• Train new starters and serve as team lead.

Skills

Effective leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Overview
Work performed is in accordance with ICH E6 Guideline for Good Clinical Practice.

Essential Functions
• Collect all deliveries from loading bay, log, QC, receipt in, store and distribute as required
• Maintain stock on shelves in a tidy manner, executing stock rotation in appropriate date order
• Record all stock movements and stock issues using Inventory control system
• Ensure accurate data entry
• Anazlyze and drive process improvement
• Operate all Inventory Control systems and other appropriate systems to facilitate stock processing duties
• Maintain close links with study PMs and Set Up managers to ensure stock items used in studies adheres to short dated procedures and advise on any material shortages
• Ensure Pre-assembly area is stocked and pick and issue internal material requisitions for all areas
• Participate in stock cycle-counts
• Liaise with internal customers, suppliers, and the Purchasing and Finance departments on all stock related issues
• Such as price variances, non-receipts of goods and supplier issues
• Review Inventory system and Monitor stock levels to ensure the minimum stock level is not breached, order stock as required via the system
• Order in a timely manner taking account of lead times
• Follow up on Purchase Orders to obtain delivery timescales
• Progress outstanding orders and escalate to supervisor for guidance
• Set up and monitor call off orders
• Review historical inventory analysis to review and update minimum and re-order stock levels in agreement with the supervisor
• Prepare and log interlab shipments for other Q Squared sites ordering stock as required and providing Logistics the details of the shipments along with any related documentation required
• Maintain close links with Lab departments to ensure stock reorder levels are adequate
• Review stock system for non-moving stock or expired stock and follow discard procedures
• Train new starts within the department, ensuring they are trained as per the department training matrix
• Serve as team lead and coordinator
• Closely monitor the returned kits procedure is being followed and take responsibility in insuring all returned kits are logged and dealt with promptly
• Ensure the Housekeeping within the warehouse area is always kept tidy and presentable and responsible for ensuring all stock is stored and labelled correctly
• Deputize for other stock controllers as and when required
• Perform any other duties as required as directly by superiors
• Follow department SOPs

Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 year of related experience.
• Good PC skills including Excel and Word.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational, communications, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive fork trucks and secure applicable certification.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com