POSITION SUMMARY
Analyse inventory levels of warehouses, decide on item forecasts, plan future merchandise needs from sales forecasts and coordinate the stages of freight transportation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Analyse inventory levels weekly and replenish according to forecasts, to eliminate out of stocks
* Chase factories for relevant shipments documents; invoices, packing lists, EUDR compliancy documents, etc.
* Check incoming stocks and undertake regular & random stock check to make sure items are to the spec
* Identify slow-moving products and inform sales team to help push sales
* Compile inventory reports using EPR system and maintain relevant spreadsheets
* Identify discrepancies in inventory and inform relevant teams
* Arrange and monitor overseas and local shipments avoiding any delays
* Develop and manage good business relationships with factories, forwarders, and all parts of the business.
* Compile information regarding transportation costs, vendor price changes, etc.
* Setup items on the system, and prepare and maintain specification sheets
* Check product artworks; case markings, retail pack artworks, etc. prepared by the marketing department and get final versions approved.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
* A level or Degree
* 1 to 2 years of experience in a purchasing or replenishment department is a desirable
* Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel software
* Experience in inventory analysis is desirable
* Practical experience with landed cost, customs taxes and the receipt of goods, is desirable
* Detailed and highly organised
* High level of proficiency in both written and spoken English
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 17:00pm
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,500.00-£31,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: IA202304