Inventory Co-Ordinator
16 hours ago
Greenford
Job title: Inventory Co-Ordinator Department: Purchasing and Logistics Reports to: Warehouse Manager Location: Greenford (on site) Hours per week: 40 Shift: Monday to Friday Working Hours: 0800 - 1630 (includes unpaid 30 min lunch) About The Company Our mission is to transform the way people live in cities. With over 16 million possible combinations of gears, colours, handlebars, and accessories. We make more than just a bicycle, and we are more than just a bicycle company. We continue to make the Brompton in West London, where we started in 1975, but our product has travelled far - we now export 80% of our bicycles to 45 countries. In the past 2 years we have invested in a new purpose-built production facility, transformed our digital architecture, opened new flagship stores and had our biggest product launch in company history and we’re not stopping there. To change urban living, we need passionate, innovative, and talented people that want to challenge the status quo and make an impact. The role The P&A Coordinator role is to ensure that both the stock file and physical locations in the P&A warehouse are as accurate as possible. Stock holding kanban’s are maintained ensuring stock is readily available for customer orders. The Job holder should have a pro-active, friendly demeanour with energy, drive, determination and keen to progress within a rapidly growing company. They should also be comfortable using excel to manage data and working as part of a team. Main duties Goods in / stock levels • Maintaining and maximising stock availability in the warehouse based on forecasts provided by the Picking coordinator and Planning teams., • Ordering all required parts from Stores to ensure we have the components required to build the finished goods., • Oversee and be responsible for the Goods in Function including procedures, process, and accuracy., • Ensuring the prompt and efficient receipt of goods, including checks of Part identification, Quality and Quantity of goods received., • Investigate, Report and Resolve any delivery discrepancies. This may involve working with the inventory team in unit 1., • Ensuring components (B-parts) and finished goods (Q-parts) are made available and stored in the correct location ready for picking/stock building activities., • Ensure all stock moves are completed correctly withing Infor CSI and that the system matches the physical location and quantities., • Monitor stock levels and place requests with unit 1 to maximize stock availability. Stock Building Prep • Plan and oversee the picking of components for stock building team to maintain Kanban levels of Finished goods (Q-parts)., • Complete Job orders and print required stock labels for finished goods., • Ensure all job orders are completed to the most recent Bill of Materials (BOM) and report any BOM discrepancies., • Ensure finished goods are labelled and located correctly. Order/Transfer Prep • Work with the picking Coordinator to ensure stock is requested & built in time for large orders that cannot be completed from Kanban/on shelf stock stock alone., • Provide regular updates to the Picking coordinator and warehouse manager on the progress of these orders., • Resolve any issues in a timely manner to achieve shipping deadlines. Stock File Maintenance • To take responsibility for the accuracy of P&A stock file, • Complete daily stock checks of bulk locations (QPA-STOCK, QPA-RECIPT) to ensure that stock moves have been completed correctly., • Complete daily checks for negative stocks and investigate any issues and resolve., • Plan and coordinate weekly cycle count of top 10s SKUs by volume and value., • Plan and coordinate rolling stock take, manage and archive related data, report and resolve discrepancies with Warehouse manager and Inventory manager. Aim to count all item locations in a 6-month period., • Investigation and reporting of any stock discrepancies found or reported., • Work with Warehouse manager and inventory manager to arrange cycle counts and stock adjustments for known discrepancies. These should be logged, and a weekly communication sent., • Day to day troubleshooting/problem solving., • Represent P&A in stock control meetings. This would include (but not limited to) a daily update with other departments via teams and a weekly update with Mangers and directors., • Take a lead role during annual stocktakes assisting with the prep and planning, as well as leasing with internal and external auditors. Health and Safety • Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring all employees contribute towards the success of the Company., • Ensure Health and Safety standards are followed, and reporting of any accidents of near misses., • Ensuring Stores is always secure and that only authorised personnel are admitted., • To attend supervision, training, and meetings as and when required. Other • Organisation of the stock locations to best support the picking and stock building processes., • Any other jobs around the factory that may be deemed necessary by the Warehouse manager. This may include, but not limited to Stock Building, Pick & Pack and supporting other departments. Essential Skills and Experience • Comply with all aspects of Health and Safety standards, along with a high understanding of Diversity in the workplace., • Able to use own initiative and have a proactive approach to tasks., • Highly organized with excellent attention to detail., • Must have good knowledge of Excel to manage, understand and provide data., • Able to manage and motivate people., • Experience with a warehouse management system would be beneficial. Benefits Brompton offers you a very excellent working environment with enthusiastic colleagues who get along very well, communicate and cooperate with each other. The working climate is informal, but we work hard. Next to good terms of employment Brompton offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging job within a dynamic, international and ambitious environment. We are all proud to be part of Brompton Bicycle; we all share the same passion and dedication to the company and embrace differences in cultural backgrounds and skills. A huge discount on your very own Brompton (family and friends get discount too). Position to thrive, whether you’re early in your career or an experienced professional, Brompton provides you with everything you need to excel in your job and for personal growth. You will be actively encouraged to increase your skillset and to attend relevant events. 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing the longer you stay with us Workplace Pension Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Flexible Working, Cycle to Work Scheme to name just a few… Birthday Breakfast, Family Fun Days, Christmas Parties, London to Brighton Bike Rides, Charity Raffles, Volunteering with the local community all go towards creating a working environment that is fun and enriching.