To implement and maintain robust stock control procedures
To ensure all stock controls are adequate and robustly followed by all areas of the operation
To initiate review processes in all areas of the business, with a view to examining and rectifying potential stock integrity risk’s to the business.
Produce recommendation’s to ensure the security of stock at all times.
Analysis of data and subsequent investigation by exception To manage all aspects of Unipart's stock control Supporting in implementing and ensuring KPIs are consistently achieved.
To ensure that a standard approach to investigations is maintained using the tools and techniques of the Unipart Way To identify, using Root Cause Analysis, any process failure issues and report and remedy using the tools and techniques of the Unipart Way
Control and co-ordinate half yearly Stock Count Process
Working with Audit and Finance teams
Understanding of PI process and the business importance Drive through a Root cause and continuous improvement analysis process
Be flexible to alter shifts where applicable due to 24hr operational requirement
To drive stock integrity into the minds of all areas and to build operational commitment to view stock integrity as business as usual practice
To audit and correct both internal and external to the Stock team’s processes to ensure that all end to end is covered by SOP’s and/or process flow and that any implications to integrity and financial audit trails are highlighted and corrected
Control and manage Empty location reporting with feedback to operational areas to affect redress
COMPETENCIES
Implement, maintain and review SOPs for the whole department processes
A very good understanding of logistics , has an ability to process map and identify weaknesses and improvements where necessary
Pro-active in improving current processes and implementation of improvements once approved
Ability to carry out full system investigations on any of the above systems with a view to audit trail process and match to physical process.
Understand the implications of uninsured inventory on site and highlight any issues via stock manager
An ability to learn new systems or changes
Ability to work on systems testing and implementation where required
Fully PC literate in all current required tools – Excel, Word, Powerpoint
A good understanding of the accounting implications of stock integrity to the business
A good understanding of PI Programming and driving through the results using continuous improvement and root cause analysis techniques
Ensure the KPIs are met on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
A good understanding of all Commercial issues
An attitude of “think before react”
Effectively manage individual projects/tasks in a manner that evidences application of basic project management principles
Good understanding on any quarantine process with a view to minimizing non conforming product with the assistance of the client or any agents
Complete understanding of stock adjustments process and the impact and financial movements of the accounting
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Previous experience working within Inventory Management
