Apple Recruitment are recruiting for an Inventory Control Manager (Band 6) on behalf of Health and Social Care Business Services Organisation

Job Purpose:

The Inventory Control Manager will report to the Senior Supply Chain Manager on all stock management activity across the BSO PaLS distribution centres.  The Inventory Control Manager will ensure that PaLS HSC customers are supported by a robust and efficient supply chain.  He/she will be responsible for managing and maintaining inventory at optimum levels in accordance with the stock holding strategies and manage the timely re-order of goods in excess of £50 million per annum.

Job Description:

• Optimise, review and refresh the re-order schedule in line with supplier lead times and warehouse capacity.  Split suppliers into weekly, fortnightly and monthly schedules and set minimum re-order levels to ensure a suitable number of week’s stock coverage is maintained.
• Monitor stock availability periodically, ensuring agreed targets are achieved
• Manage and review the intake schedule, ensuring it remains aligned to the re-order schedule.  Report on OTIF deliveries from each supplier. 
• Maintaining the stock catalogue and manage the workload of the Buyers to ensure they have responsibility for individual contracts.  Improve coordination between Procurement and Logistics to enhance the flow of information, whereby ensuring contract and system compliance.
• Identify slow / non-moving stock lines to be discontinued or transfer to non-stock direct supply.
• Develop and co-ordinate efficient and cost effective stock holding policies across the BSO PaLS sites.
• A key stakeholder in the development of Auto-Ordering and Self-Billing within the FLP system(s).
• Support system enhancements to deliver improved efficiency and develop reporting to allow effective operational decisions.
• Participate in working groups and operational forums to liaise and engage with staff and customers
• Ensure effective communication across the Inventory Control team and the wider PaLS team.
• Ensure that data is maintained to high standard, supporting accurate data analysis and comprehensive reporting.
• Ensure management information is available for the production of Key Performance Indicators. 
• Identify, develop and deliver training to staff on departmental processes/procedures and any necessary system training.  Maintain accurate training records.
• Provide effective leadership and manage all reporting staff to achieve service levels to customers in accordance with Service Offering
• Oversee Selection & Recruitment within delegated areas of responsibility
• Championing Attendance Management and ensure BSO policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Review of process and procedures to align them with the operational requirements, ensure were necessary they comply with legal and statutory requirements.
• Promote a system of quality management within the operations including participation in quality audits to maintain quality standards – ISO9001, Food Safety
• Support environmental strategies to conform to legislation and to support waste management policies and strategies.
• Manage resources and deploy effectively to meet the service delivery demands
• Manage workload within the teams, across the teams and among team members to ensure priorities are met.  Promote team working and encourage empowerment of staff within delegated areas of responsibility.
• Management of delegated staff resources and responsibility and authority for staff within the Inventory Control Team

• Periodic review of supplier performance to establish inbound service level, tackle underperformance with the top offenders failing to meet the target.  Hold supplier reviews and ensure an improvement plan is in place.

• Implement and maintain a robust supplier specification to enforce the capture of pack configuration and volumetric parameters needed to define the stock within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Liaise with Procurement to ensure efficient utilisation and optimisation of stock contracts.
• Developing talent for the future, providing effective leadership of staff for whom the post holder has day to day management responsibility in order to achieve the aims and objectives of BSO PaLS and its customers, with a clear commitment to continuous quality improvement and staff development.
• Assist in future implementations/upgrades and lead on testing of inventory control systems/functions.  Take responsibility for system housekeeping, ensure that data is maintained to high standard, supporting comprehensive reporting and accurate data analysis.

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the link below by 29th August 2024. You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below:

Essential Criteria:

1   University Degree plus one year’s logistics supply chain experience at supervisor or department/section manager level.

OR:

A relevant Supply Chain Management/CIPS/CILT qualification

plus

One year’s logistics supply chain experience at supervisor or department/section manager level.

OR:

Have at least five years (in the last ten) logistics, supply chain experience, to include a detailed working knowledge of Inventory Control Systems and Supplier Engagement in a large complex organisation.

2 Experienced in the use of Warehouse Management/Inventory Control Systems.

3 Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

Further Details:

· Hourly Rate: £18.10

· Duration: September 2024 - March 2026

· Location: Boucher Road Belfast

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the link below by 29th August 2024.

Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.