Weldfast UK Newcastle-Under-Lyme, England, United Kingdom
Stock and Inventory Specialist
Weldfast UK Newcastle-Under-Lyme, England, United Kingdom
Job Title: Stock and Inventory Specialist
Company: Weldfast UK
Location: Newcastle – under - Lyme
About Weldfast UK
Weldfast UK is a leading provider in the welding industry, delivering high-quality products and services that support professionals and businesses across the country. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and becoming the go-to business in the welding sector.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic, highly organised and data savvy Stock and Inventory Specialist.
This pivotal role will be responsible for managing stock levels, overseeing inventory accuracy, and ensuring optimal purchasing processes across the business. A key part of the role is acting as the internal EazyStock system champion, using the software to drive efficiencies, enhance forecasting accuracy, and ensure stock availability aligns with business needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Take ownership of stock and inventory management processes across multiple product lines.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and data integrity in collaboration with warehouse and procurement teams.
• Act as the EazyStock subject matter expert, supporting its ongoing implementation, optimization, and training.
• Work with purchasing to generate automated and manual purchase orders via EazyStock based on demand planning and reorder points.
• Analyse inventory data to reduce excess stock, improve stock turns, and minimize stock outs.
• Liaise with internal departments to forecast demand and align stock holding with sales trends.
• Create regular reports and dashboards to track KPIs such as stock availability, order fill rate, and inventory value.
• Provide training and support to team members on EazyStock best practices.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance where needed to ensure systems integration and data consistency.
Qualifications & Skills
• Proven experience in inventory/stock control, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
• Strong working knowledge of stock optimization and forecasting tools.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret and act on inventory data.
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet skills; ERP system experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across departments.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to improve systems and processes.
• Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience in a distribution, wholesale, or manufacturing environment.
• Formal qualifications in supply chain, logistics, or operations (e.g., CIPS, APICS) would be an advantage.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Merlin, SAP, or similar.
Why Join Weldfast UK?
• A dynamic role within a supportive, ever-changing working environment.
• Continuous training and development.
• Competitive salary with annual review.
• 20 days holiday (plus public holidays and Christmas shut down).
• Hybrid working, 2 days working from home, 3 days working from head office (depending on location).
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Wholesale
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