Stock Controller/Purchasing Assistant

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Purchasing Assistant/Stock Controller in Yatton, UK. The candidate will manage stock levels and ensure production availability through effective inventory management and communication with suppliers. A background in manufacturing and experience with ERP/MRP systems are essential. The role offers a salary up to GBP28,000 along with a pension plan and healthcare package.

Benefits

Annual leave

Pension Plan

Healthcare package

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and purchasing.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Background in manufacturing or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage stock levels to meet demand.
• Ensure timely product availability using stock systems.
• Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile inventory.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP/MRP systems

Supplier management

Forecasting demand

Communication

Job description

Purchasing Assistant/Stock Controller

Yatton

Up to GBP28,000

Holiday, pension, Healthcare package

Do you have experience with purchasing and stock control within an engineering or manufacturing environment?

Are you experienced with ERP/MRP systems?

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is currently recruiting for a position as a Stock Controller for one of our clients in the North Somerset area.

The Company:

A rapidly expanding company supplying bespoke products to a wide range of market sectors including construction, engineering, and manufacturing. They are looking to expand their team to meet production needs due to their growth.

The Role

You will be reporting to the purchasing supervisor and responsible for managing stock lines to ensure production availability. Responsibilities include:

• Monitor and manage stock levels to meet demand while minimizing costs.
• Use stock systems to order and ensure timely product availability.
• Conduct regular stock counts, resolve discrepancies, and reconcile inventory.
• Communicate with suppliers to track orders, resolve issues, and expedite urgent stock.
• Maintain accurate ERP item records, ensuring correct costing and sales prices.
• Handle customer returns, following proper return and credit processes.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Resolve invoice queries and collaborate with forwarding agents and hauliers.
• Ensure accurate Bill of Materials for manufacturing, including tools and product configuration.
• Track and address slow-moving stock, recommend solutions, and improve processes.
• Prioritize daily system reports, collaborating with sales and production teams to meet goals.
• Oversee new product launches, ensuring stock availability and approval processes.
• Continuously evaluate reports, identify inefficiencies, and improve workflows

The Candidate

• Experienced in inventory management and purchasing
• Working knowledge and experience of ERP/MRP systems
• Background in manufacturing/Engineering/Production
• Experience working with forecasting demand, supplier management, minimum order quantity, lead time
• Familiar with supply chain practices
• Great communicator
• IT literate (MS applications)

Benefits

• Salary up to GBP28,000
• Monday to Friday days
• Annual leave
• Pension Plan
• Healthcare package

If you are interested, please call Ryan Guy on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position