Stores Assistant

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Primary purpose of the position

Responsible for stock replenishment, stock control, checking prices and availability and accountability for parts removed and used and the implementation of a critical spares list.

The main purpose of this stores position is to ensure the requirement for the production line are met and levels of stock are stored accurately and efficiently whilst maintaining detailed records on an internal IT system.  Booking in stock across the site and liaising with Finance to raise PO’s for site services.

Performing stock checks will be a regular part of this position alongside liaising with the production and delivery teams across the business.

Principle Accountabilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Respond to enquiries and correspondence via emails
• The monitoring of Stores and transactions including stock checks (critical spares, consumables, workwear etc)
• You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate and relevant stock levels and, where applicable, to source new products from new suppliers.
• The accurate booking and management of components in the stores using SAP system.
• Raising and progressing of purchase orders including goods receipting.
• Updating and maintaining internal records to ensure data held on the system is accurate and audit ready.
• Resolution of invoice queries in conjunction with the Finance Department
• Resolving discrepancies with suppliers
• Working with SAP system to process most Stores activities
• Organise transport & time schedules for shipments and deliveries
• Follow all relevant operation procedures and instructions so that work carried out a controlled and consistent manner
• As the Stores Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring items are easily located and for providing support for stock items and held stock onsite
• Housekeeping of the stores area to maintain a clean environment.
• Obtaining quotes from existing and new suppliers
• Undertake any other duties or activities reasonably requested in order to meet departmental or company goals.
• Stock checking and maintaining accurate stock levels using the Agility system.
• Use initiative to order whilst being cost aware.
• Data input into the Agility and inventory system.

Required Experience

• Ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to new challenges
• Knowledge of stock ordering and stock control principles
• Understanding purchasing principles and practices and appreciation of the importance of procedural compliance.
• Understanding or organisational Health & Safety requirements and safe systems of work/operating procedures.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and good adaption to new systems
• Excellent communication skills, be able to communicate via email, phone and face to face with the ability to resolve issues.
• Ability to work without supervision and manage interaction with colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills and effective team player.

Key Competencies

Essential

• GCSE Standard of education
• Proficient with a range of Microsoft applications.
• Ability to use own initiative to make decisions which may impact the business, but can be clearly justified
• Numerate and data rational
• Ability to delight Customers (internal and external)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Proactively driving and implementing improvements
• Able to work across different levels of the Business
• Hands on and proactive approach
• Team Player
• Committed to driving best practise in Safety and Operational Excellence
• Reliable timekeeping and attendance

Desirable

• Proficient with a range of software packages, Including SAP & Agility
• Basic Engineering Knowledge
• FLT Licence

Benefits and Package

• Pension scheme
• Sovereign Health Care Cash Plan
• Death in service
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering opportunities
• Charity days and events
• Mental Health Wellbeing
• Cycle to work
• Free car parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Social and Company events
• Casual dress down (following policy)
• Health Drop in sessions
• On site counselling
• Employee referral programme
• Milliken Inspire – Reward Scheme including Long Service
• Extensive Internal/external training opportunities
• Course fees, study leave and professional subscription support

If you are interested in this position, please make sure to attach your CV to your application