Inventory Control & Scheduling Coordinator

Inventory/Stock Control & Scheduling Coordinator

Salary: £33000-36000

Location: Office-based (Sutton Coldfield)

Monday to Friday - 9-5pm

The Opportunity

Our client - a leading UK-based ecommerce business operating in a high value online environment, are looking for an Inventory Control & Scheduling Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in this newly created position.

Responsible for inventory management, attending stock takes and undertaking stock adjustments as required, scheduling couriers through their portals and providing customers clearance for couriers.

Duties to include:

• Responsible for inventory Management, preparing and attending interim stock takes, undertaking stock write offs and adjustments as required
• Being responsible for arranging and overseeing all inbound deliveries - working with Couriers and Shipping agents, ensuring adherence to weight/value limits imposed
• Preparing schedules of all inbound deliveries working with the Goods Inwards team to manage daily intake capabilities
• Preparing customs clearance instructions and maintaining schedules of VAT and duties due
• Arranging all Special Courier outbound shipments, liaising with customers to provide crew details to facilitate smooth delivery
• Reconciliation of Shipments cost to quotes provided, working with the finance team to provide cost information
• Raising queries with Shippers and escalating to claims where required
• Other Ad hoc duties that may be reasonably required

The skills that the successful candidate requires include:

• At least 2 years experience in a similar role is essential - role sits in the office and is standalone - not part of a large warehouse function
• Able to prioritise own workload effectively, with the ability to react to the ever-changing precious metals market and rapid changes in demand
• Have a full understanding of stock audit trails
• An excellent work ethic with a proactive approach to resolving challenges and exceeding expectations
• Must be computer literate - essential use of Excel and Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills both verbal and online, with an ability to liaise with all departments of the business together with our Suppliers and Service providers.

We offer the following:

• Competitive Salary
• Company pension of 3%
• Free Parking
• Health scheme benefits
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays which increases with service

There would be a six month probation period where training will be given to achieve the required level of knowledge. Upon a successful application, we will request a DBS check as part of our security requirements.