Stock Processing Assistant Liverpool, England
Job description
Full time, Permanent
39 hours per week
Closing Date: 15th September 2023
We are one of the fastest growing contractor in the North West with a forecasted turnover in excess of £70 million this year, a team of just under 700 staff and the ambition to continue this growth.
Operating across Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington and North Wales, HMS maintain more than 40,000 homes.
A social organisation with a commercial focus generating income to drive our activities and deliver lasting change, HMS aim to invest £5m a year into local communities and life changing causes.
We are seeking speculative applications for a number of tradespeople within the areas that we operate. Please note that we may not contact you immediately to discuss a potential role but we will retain your details until a suitable role is available. You may withdraw your application at any time in future if required.
This is an important semiskilled role in which you will:
Ensure all inventory and stock management systems are maintained accurately, within the agreed parameters and in a timely manner.Be responsible for overseeing stock purchase orders raised and ensuring re-order levels are assessed regularly within the agreed parameters and seasonal changes.
Purchase stock within the agreed budgets and alert warehouse Manager when a budget is exceeded.
Maintain a process for returns. Manage a defined area in the warehouse for returns/credits. Area to include damaged and un-saleable goods.
Oversee and assume responsibility for the warehouse stock system and Electronic ordering system.
Observe the correct buying protocols and liaise with HMS buying and purchasing team to maximise efficiency.
Coordinate and oversee vehicle stock within the business, producing accurate and analytical data.
Observe correct stock receiving protocols ensuring goods are fit for purpose, of good quality and accurately receipted and checked at the point of delivery
Manage regular stock takes a perpetual stocktakes at shop floor level in accordance with agreed plan to ensure stock accuracy.
To be successful in this role you will:
Have experience in a warehouse environment with management of stock
Be willing to be proactive in the continuous improvement of a quality service
Have experience of activity associated to warehousing or materials management
Be able to demonstrate initiative when dealing with situations and completing tasks
Have good communication skills which enable the post holder to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues
Forklift truck licence is desirable
Full UK or EU driving license is essential
Great HMS people share qualities we value highly. They are problem-solvers, able to work well within our team. They are open, honest and committed to doing the right thing at all times, and they always look for ways to do things better, focused on making sure we achieve our aims. If you can share our way of working, you’ll enjoy working with us.
In return, we offer a modern workplace that is challenging, supportive and gives you room to grow your skills – along with a package of benefits that shows how much we value your contribution and care about your wellbeing.
We believe that building relationships is every bit as important as building properties.
We put our clients and their customers first. So, when we tackle any job, large or small, we do it right and we do it well.
This means that from kick off to completion, every project is delivered against a clear set of expectations that includes quality, time and budget. Think of us as an extension of your team - a partner every bit as committed to your vision as you are.
HMS are an equal opportunities employer and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. The HMS “A place where everyone belongs” approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with HMS’ Values. We appreciate the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. Diversity contributes to our inclusive culture and allows us to be truly representative of the communities we work in.
