Vickerstock are working in partnership with a growing wholesale business on the appointment of an Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator on a full-time basis. Our client have a strong presence on the island of Ireland and are aiming to make GB their biggest market by the end of 2025.

As the Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator will report directly to the Commercial Director and work closely with the R&D, Finance, Supply Chain & Warehouse Teams to ensure smooth inventory and Quality Management.

Benefits/Perks:

• 5% pension contribution
• 30 days annual leave + birthday (1 additonal day per every year served for five years)
• On site parking

In your new role:

• Manage financial implications of supplier contracts, including negotiations on pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
• Oversee purchase allocations to ensure alignment with budget and forecasted demand, building and maintaining financial accountability with suppliers.
• Use data to create financial forecasts for inventory investments and monitor demand to maintain cost-effective inventory levels.
• Oversee cost implications in the distribution of goods, working with logistics partners to maintain budget adherence and operational efficiency.
• Monitor shipment expenses and negotiate to reduce costs associated with logistics. Inventory Management
• Evaluate inventory metrics, ensure budget alignment, and work closely with supply chain on stock replenishment based on demand forecasting.
• Align stock management with KPI targets, avoiding overstocking and mitigating financial risks of understocking.
• Communicate stock availability, lead times, and other key financial metrics to relevant teams, enhancing departmental collaboration. Quality Control
• Ensure quality standards are met by measuring the quality and quantity of production output.
• Create quality control inspections to be carried out by the warehouse team
• Use the data from inspections and audits to inform process improvement initiatives
• Ensure that QC is prioritised in supplier contracts and relationships.

What you will need to succeed:

• 2 year's experience in a similar supply chain role
• Confident communicator who can work with little supervision
• Experience working with suppliers
• Strong excel and MRP skills
• Driving license

For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Michael Irwin today!