Stock Analyst (Central Stores)

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles); Stockport; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Excellent workplace pension scheme

Health care cash plan

Bike2Work scheme

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Stock Analyst, where innovation and teamwork drive success. In this role, you'll manage stock levels, support logistics, and ensure compliance with safety standards. With a commitment to employee development, you’ll thrive in a positive work environment that values autonomy and cutting-edge technology. Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave, pension contributions, and health care plans. Be part of a socially responsible business making a positive impact in the community while enhancing your career in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stock inventory and stock management is essential.
• CIPS qualification or working towards it is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and assist in inventory management.
• Produce accurate reports and ensure compliance with HSQE standards.

Skills

Stock Inventory Management

ERP System Proficiency

Advanced Excel Skills

Mathematics

Communication Skills

Education

CIPS Qualification (or working towards)

Standard Grade English and Maths (Grade 3 or above)

Tools

ERP Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company: CAF Rail UK

Location: STOCKPORT, GB

ABOUT CAF

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way. We’re going places, so apply today and become part of our exciting journey.

• Positive Work Environment: You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.
• Professional Development: Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.
• Learning and Autonomy: We will encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide 'what' and 'how'.
• Security and Reliability: CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.
• Cutting-edge technology: You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day.

What will be your role in the company?

The role of Stock Analyst will support to keep the stock and usage of the stock accurate in the system, also assisting to the Stores and Logistics department and projects with inventories, stock control and material/services forecasting accuracy.

Your daily duties will include:

• Monitor and check stock levels, consumptions and material and services spent for all the projects at CAF UK.
• Assist line manager coordinating with Central Stores, Depots & Procurement departments to correctly define forecasting & reorder levels for material and services, following CAF SA stock policies, guidelines & standards.
• Ensure logistics costs and transport suppliers performance are monitored providing regular reports and data relating to specific areas of the logistics process.
• Organise, coordinate and complete when required stock takes in any location of CAF UK.
• Produce relevant and accurate reports and KPI’s requested by Head of Stores and Logistics.
• Enter data into the CAF system for Stores and Logistics department as required.
• Ensure that Central Stores achieve and keep the HSQE Standards required for the business.
• Ensure compliance with all HSQE requirements. Participate in audits when required.
• Participate in teams meetings when required.
• Place orders on the system, if required, to pre-approved suppliers to complete the purchasing administrative process for Logistics. Organize, track and update the status of orders and shipments as required.
• Provide support as and when required about processes, systems or administrative tasks for Stores and Logistics department, or other departments if approved by line manager.
• On occasion carry out other activities to assist the business requirements.

What salary will you be paid for this role?

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we are proud to pay competitively at CAF. For this role you will be offered a salary in the region of £37,000 and £40,000 per annum.

What will make you successful in this position?

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• English language and Maths standard grade 3 or above (or equivalent).
• CIPS qualified or working towards is desirable.
• Proven relevant experience in stock inventory, and stock management.
• Professional experience in an engineering-industrial environment (manufacturers and/or stores).
• Proven relevant experience using an ERP System and computer skills.
• Advance Excel User (Macro’s, Pivot Tables, Formulas).

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’ve a lot to shout about at CAF.

Creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging is really important to us and we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), not forgetting to mention our generous health care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme just to name a few!

Looking for career development? Our Professional Sponsorship scheme will help you to achieve your goals while our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture mean everyone is supported to thrive at CAF.

As a socially responsible business, we offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree-planting, company-wide donation drives, and providing support to the homeless community and refugees. We’re creating waves of positive change through delivering meaningful social value impact on and off the tracks!