Regional Business Support Administrator

Wolseley UK; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist trade merchant is seeking a Regional Business Support Administrator for the Southwest & Northern Ireland region. The role involves managing margin leakage, inventory administration, and driving best practices in operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in inventory management and excellent communication skills. This position works 40 hours a week with a hybrid schedule, offering a competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits, including health and wellness support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave

Access to healthcare

Qualifications

• Previous experience within inventory management & margin recovery.
• Able to interpret written and numerical data and accurately check information.
• Ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Carry out various administrative duties including managing margin leakage.
• Drive best practice for managing loss of margin and reduce future risks.
• Identify and manage Purchase Invoice Variances through to resolution.
• Manage returns via Supplier Return Notes to ensure accurate stock records.

Skills

Inventory management

Margin recovery

Effective communication

Numerical data interpretation

Job description

Salary:

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Regional Business Support Administrator - Southwest & Northern Ireland Region - Pipe and Climate Centre

So, who are we? We are Pipe and Climate Centre, part of the Wolseley Group – a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award‑winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention?

In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including:

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

Role Overview

As a Regional Business Support Administrator branch based in The Southwest + NI Region, you’ll be responsible for:

• Carrying out various administrative duties including managing the margin leakage performance and stock management of the region.
• Driving best practice supporting the Region in managing loss of margin and reducing future risk by ensuring adherence to company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and processes, uncovering root causes and suggesting corrective actions.
• Identifying and managing Purchase Invoice Variances through to resolution.
• Managing returns via Supplier Return Notes to ensure accurate stock and records.

This role is working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 08.00 am – 5.00 pm (4 days in branch and 1 at home).

Desired Experience

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

• Previous experience within inventory management & margin recovery.
• Literacy and numeracy: Able to interpret written and numerical data and accurately check information including product codes and financial data.
• Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and communicate effectively at different levels within the organisation.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please be aware that we are extending the application period for this role until the new year. Consequently, interviews will not be held until then. Rest assured, we will review your application, but this process may take a bit longer than usual. If you don’t hear from us right away, please don’t worry. In the meantime, we hope you have a wonderful festive break!