Job Title: Inventory Administrator Location: Darlington Full time: Permanent Salary: £14.60 per hour Are you detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about optimizing inventory management? We’re looking for a dedicated Inventory Administrator to join our dynamic team. In this crucial role, you will play a key part in ensuring we maintain accurate inventory levels, streamline processes, and support our operations team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for problem-solving, we want to meet you! Position Summary: The successful candidate will support the core operational priorities by providing essential administrative support to the Stock and Administration team, ensuring accuracy and consistency to support the overall success and operational integrity of the business. Key duties & responsibilities Administrate all paperwork with respect to Goods entering and leaving the DC and recording information on the WM system. Administration waves in line with Warehouse Activity and Distribution Vehicles leaving the DC. Enquiring, monitoring and reporting on physical warehouse activity tasks utilising WMS Responsible for the accurate upkeep and inventory management of the stock file to ensure high levels of accuracy in line with the business KPIs, assist in the investigation of all store credit claims and queries Shift pattern: 4 shifts on and 4 off Goods In Answering Incoming calls from Suppliers & providing assistance where necessary, allocating appointments to Suppliers. Enter all appointments made onto the WMS system. Liase with site security to ensure inbound supplier deliveries are controlled and managed within site procedures. Co-ordinating with Suppliers / S.T.I on their arrival at the DC, advising on any delays, dealing with discrepancies between Purchase Orders and Goods Received Notes. Inform QA of any rejections, damages, Use by Date issues or miss-rotated product delivered to the DC by the Supplier. WM Administration In consultation with Shift Management run waves in the 1st instance within JBA then repeated in WMS. Monitor all waves once run and bridged over to WMS Monitor all unallocated lines within WMS, update Shift Management team of eta of products not waved. Monitor Out of Stocks against Stock File and investigate all Out of Stocks prior to Invoicing. Monitor status of loading / closing of loads to make sure all are completed. Check pix transaction’s for completed loads in consultation with Transport Management that all invoices have been released. Stock Control Accountable for the accuracy of the DC stock file, ensuring weekly cycle counts are completed in our Freezer, Chiller and Ambient chambers and all adjustments investigated and processed in line with the DC budget. Manage all promotional stock activity and new product introduction from start to finish in line with the business requirement. Manage the DC Damage account to within the set budgeted targets. Monitor the daily inbound schedules in line with the DC capacity restrictions. Inform QA of any rejections, damages, Use by Date issues or miss-rotated product delivered to the DC by the Supplier that will affect our service to store. Daily warehouse system housekeeping maintenance. Management Reporting Run any reports requested by Stock / Warehouse Shift Management team KPI reporting for dept / warehouse. Shrinkage reporting. Communication Carry out effective shift handover with outgoing / incoming goods in clerk. Attend department briefings as required. General Cover for stock admin clerk duties as required. Any reasonable request as directed by Stock – Admin / Warehouse management. Full compliance with company Health and Safety, QIP, security and environmental KPI’s Technical Competencies : Good level of communication both internally and to external suppliers Previous experience in a similar data entry, clerical or administration role Minimum level 2 English and Maths P eople-First Culture: At Martin Brower, our employees are our greatest asset. We prioritize creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard, respected, and valued. Opportunities for Growth: We're committed to your long-term success. With clear paths for career advancement and development, you'll have opportunities to grow within your current role or explore new roles and responsibilities across the organization. Culture of Continuous Improvement: We believe in the power of continuous improvement. You'll be empowered to innovate, experiment, and challenge the status quo as we work together to drive positive change and elevate our performance as a team. In return Martin Brower offers career growth opportunities, through training, mentoring and gaining diverse experiences within the business. Diversity and inclusion initiatives, performance bonus and many other incentives. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.