Operations Assistant - IC

henryschein; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

HSUK in Medcare House, Gillingham, Kent, is seeking an Inventory Control Operative for a Monday–Friday PM shift (24hrs). You will count, verify, and investigate stock in the warehouse, run cycle counts, and communicate inventory variances to buyers using email systems.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, training upkeep, and maintaining housekeeping standards while supporting the IC team and other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy are essential for daily tasks.
• Good communication and problem solving are assets.
• Flexibility and reliability for shift work and overtime.
• Ability to work as part of the IC team and cooperate with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Fully comply with Health and Safety requirements.
• Maintain required training as directed by Team Leader.
• Run and undertake cycle counts as directed.
• Process counts in the system and check variances.
• Email relevant stakeholders for information or authorization.
• Dispose of stock as directed and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Cover other IC Dept duties as requested by management.
• Meet company standards for quantity and quality of work.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Computer skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Job description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: IC Ops Assistant - Monday to Friday, PM shift (24hrs)

DEPARTMENT: Operations - warehouse

COMPANY: HSUK

LOCATION: Medcare House, Gillingham, Kent

REPORTS TO: Operations IC Team Leader

GENERAL SUMMARY

The position of Inventory Control operative covers all jobs and work in the warehouses relating to the counting, checking and investigating of stock database and integrity; in particular the accurate and timely processing of Cycle counts and follow up communication with buyers and relevant others via the emailing system .

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To fully comply with all Health and Safety requirements and instructions given.
• To maintain and keep up to date with all relevant training as directed by your Team Leader.
• Running Cycle Counts from the system.
• Undertake Cycle counts as per the cyclical plan as directed.
• Rotating or removal of stock when and if required.
• Processing of Cycle Count using the system.
• Checking Variances on the cycle count.
• Emailing relevant TSM's using email system, including for information or authorisation.
• Disposing of stock as appropriately directed.
• To maintain the highest standards of Housekeeping by adhering to cleaning plans as per instruction from your Team Leader.
• Cover other duties as may be requested from time to time by any member of the IC Dept. Management Team
• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.

Physical Activities

This position will be working in a warehouse environment, utilising typical warehouse equipment i.e. steps etc. this will also involve lifting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic literacy, numeracy and basic computer skills are essential for covering the core duties of the role.
• Someone with good communication and problem solving skills would be an asset
• Flexibility, Reliability of working hours and the ability to work overtime when required are essential.
• The ability to work as part of a team within the IC team.
• Co-operating with other departments is a necessary requirement for this position.

Henry Schein is committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment in all spheres of its operation. Henry Schein UK Holdings strives to operate a policy of equal opportunity and not discriminate against any person gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.