About the Role:
The ideal candidate for this position will possess strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to determine and implement effective purchasing, storage, and distribution strategies. They will be responsible for preparing and implementing plans to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost, as well as negotiating contracts with suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
Main Responsibilities:
* Determining, implementing and monitoring purchasing, storage and distribution strategies, policies and plans
* Preparing and implementing plans to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost
* Negotiating contracts with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements
* Monitoring and reviewing storage and inventory systems to meet supply requirements and control stock levels
* Operating recording systems to track all movements of supplies and finished goods, and ensuring re-ordering and re-stocking at optimal times
* Liaising with other departments and customers concerning requirements for outward goods and associated forwarding transportation
* Overseeing the recording of purchase, storage and distribution transactions
* Directing staff activities and monitoring their performance
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will require relevant degree qualifications, preferably in a field related to supply and distribution. Additionally, experience in managing stock and the distribution thereof, as well as excellent communication and customer service skills, are highly desirable. Familiarity with standard Microsoft desktop applications and in-house software is also essential.
Benefits:
* A competitive annual salary
* Extensive product training
* Internal and external career development and training opportunities
* A supportive team and working environment