We are recruiting a UK&I Stock & Procurement Manager to join our Team based in West Yorkshire (Whitley, DN14 0HR). We offer a hybrid working pattern with a mix of office and remote working.
What will you be doing in this role?
Reporting to Commercial Finance Director UK&I, working with key stakeholders, both within the UKI business and Group, to ensure UK stock is managed to achieve lowest possible stock holding, maximise stock availability and forecast accurately. This is a key role that will act as the main point of contact for all stock related reporting & queries, managing new parts creation and procurement. This role will also challenge, contribute to and facilitate the UK and Group objective of maximising revenues whilst reducing working capital.
The Ideal candidate:
We're looking for someone with experience in a similar process-focused role who has an ERP background.
Required skills and experience
Proven experience in procurement and inventory management, ideally in a commercial or manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Strong leadership and communication skills
Excellent analytical skills, with a strong emphasis on detail and accuracy
Commercial understanding and awareness
Strong organisation skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
Required competencies
Lateral thinker who can work systematically and methodically through processes, with the ability to 'think outside the box' in identifying and developing solutions that benefit the business
Flexible, innovative approach
Ability to challenge where and when necessary
Desirable skills and experience
Experience of line management, including coaching & development.
What we offer:
Competitive salary
25 days holiday + public holidays (pro rata)
Holiday purchase scheme
Contributory pension
Paid volunteer day to support a cause you are passionate about,
Healthcare
Dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform 'Verlingue' that include things like: free eye tests and retail discounts
EAP WeCare service - including a 24/7 online GP and mental health counselling service,
Boost your learning and growth through access to a Talent Library with over 800 courses, covering subjects from business skills to project management essentials,
Free car parking,
A warm and welcoming team environment,
Development and a chance to build a rewarding career.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Work with the Commercial Finance team, Sales and Operations to build an accurate monthly demand plan, covering all revenue streams.
Work with Group Operations to understand parts creation/maintenance process. Fully document process, identify task owners, communicate to the UK business and ensure compliance to process.
Work with Group Operations and UKI stakeholders to manage and reduce slow moving and obsolete stock, also ensuring accurate provisions are held on the balance sheet.
Understand and drive the split delivery process for Group Living, reporting on non-compliance.
Manage UK stock allocation (including shortages and 3 rd party) to maximise revenue, liaising with Group Living Project Planning and Sales, communicating requirement to Group Operations
Manage and report on Sub-Contractor warehouses, highlighting any risks and driving down stock holding
Review Lease Warehouse process and make recommendations to optimise lease stock
Create and distribute daily reporting: lead time by product
lead time by customer
shortages and month end risk
Identify and understand any trends, risks and opportunities, highlighting to UKI Commercial Finance Director.
Provide summary commentary for Executive and Group Reporting packs.
Manage & ensure compliance with Requisition to Pay policy for purchase of special parts, Fleet and other consumption-based procurement (i.e. utilities).
A bit about us :
Tunstall is a market-leading health and care technology provider .
We're passionate about ensuring our team reflects the brilliant and unique qualities of the people and communities we support. Our incredible team of more than 3,000 colleagues provides lifesaving and life changing technology and services to millions of people in 18 different countries .
At Tunstall you'll find a place where you're valued and celebrated for being yourself. We empower our people to deliver the very best teamwork, innovation and thought leadership by creating an environment where we champion diversity and inclusion. We demonstrate our commitment to diversity and inclusion at each step. From our open, fair, and transparent recruitment processes, through to the many development and career growth opportunities we provide.
Each Tunstall colleague has a superpower... they're unique. No one else is them, and we think that's special. Come and join our mission and be part of our team, our One Tunstall team.
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