Consumable Stock Controller

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Aintree, Liverpool

Our client is the leading service provider of Managed Equipment Services (MES) for the NHS and the private health sector in the UK. Their long-term partnerships span critical clinical areas such as radiology, radiotherapy, cardiology, endoscopy and biomedical services. They are currently looking for a Consumables Stock Controller based at their location in Aintree, Liverpool.

You must have at least 3 years Warehousing and Inventory Management experience, ideally in the NHS to be considered for this role, along with a minimum of 3 years UK based work experience.

3 Years UK based relevant work experience is a must.

Responsibilities

Day to day management of consumables on site (various within Midland’s area)

Source non-stock products as required by the location

Add or amend supplier account details

Add or amend product details on computer system

Set up inventory parameters to enable requisitions or direct ordering

Manage automatic and manual orders including non-stock

Manage requisitions including non-stock, raise and enter Purchase orders

Stock transfers e.g. ad hoc issues on a sale or return basis

Expedite orders with suppliers

Manage migration process i.e. when Trust stock is depleting/depleted

Accept delivery, decant and manage reversals including management of over/under deliveries and damages

Ensure all stock is appropriately located ready for use by clinical staff

Manage receipt of products for trials, loan equipment etc after Consumables Group approval

Manage quarantine of product/product recalls/shelf life expiry/loss management and physical returns

Undertake cyclical and annual stock takes/reconciliation

Management of price queries with suppliers, Trust procurement and finance, and Accounts payable

Provide on-site support for all regional offices to cover absence

Assist with new client implementation activities as required

Any other duties as agreed with Head of Consumables

Resources/Decision Making Authority

Ensure stock levels are optimised based on usage

Ensure all stock rooms are efficiently run

Ensure products are stored safely and with good housekeeping

Performance Indicators

First pick availability of stock

Product receipted within 2 working days

Orders placed within the lead time to ensure stock levels are maintained at each Trust location

Supplier disputes to be resolved within 3 months 

Driving business improvement, including adoption and use of electronic order processing 

Essential Skills

At least 3 years’ warehousing and inventory management experience, ideally in the NHS

At least 3 years’ customer service experience

Microsoft Excel

Full Driving Licence

Mobility requirements 

Role location - Aintree, Liverpool

UK travel - Liverpool Sites & Occasional travel to other locations (training), Limited travel to Theale (HQ) 

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice Pension

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

A DBS Enhanced Disclosure is required for all applicants

If you have all the skills above and feel this is the role for you, please do not hesitate to contact us at One to One Personnel on (phone number removed) or forward your CV to (url removed)

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