Total 424 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire, g66 1st

- Negotiates and coordinates with suppliers. Responsible for purchase administration, order processing and delivery follow up.

- Sourcing of hardware, accessories or any other products and ensure compliance to the specifications as required, competitive price, quality products and timely delivery

- Ensure on time delivery of goods from vendor and to coordinate with production for any possible extrusion, hardware shortage for coming production.

- Work closely with internal departments, including overseas vendors. Shipment arrangement and liaise with forwarders.

- Resolve suppliers’ invoices issues and follow up on credit notes.

- Perform general record keeping and office duties

We are recruiting for Warehouse Operative roles for our client at a busy distribution centre in the Bishopbriggs area.

Details of a Warehouse Operative:

• Salary: £11.44- 13.82 p/h
• Overtime: after 12 weeks - £17.85 / £23.80 AM/PM
• Monday till Friday
• Shift 06:00-14:00 - first 12 weeks £11.44 p/h, after 12 weeks £11.90 p/h,
• Shift 14:00-22:00 - first 12 weeks £11.44 p/h, after 12 weeks £13.82 p/h
• 37.5hrs per week (or more)
• Immediate start
• Location: Glasgow, Bishopbriggs
• Duration: Ongoing with probation period 12 weeks

Role of a Warehouse Operative:

• Possibility to work more hours
• General warehouse duties

Benefits of working with us as a Warehouse Operative

• Parking, canteen, discount store onsite
• Weekly pay
• Pension Scheme
• Employed Status
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Mortgage references
• My Resource Rewards - An online portal offering vouchers and discounts

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Job Responsibilities

· Perform administrative support for the Department

· Accurate and prompt execution of PO processes and invoice submittals

· Ensure on-time delivery for all order shipments to designated locations

· Handling of procurement related enquiries and feedback from regional offices

· Assist with claims on short-shipped, wrong or defective orders

· Liaise with suppliers and vendors as required

· Track and ensure best rates are applied on all shipments

· Assist the HOD and Manager in any assigned ad-hoc project or work as required

Requirements

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration
• At least 1-2 years of relevant working experience in fulfilment and logistics role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and AX system
• Meticulous, analytical with strong organizational skills
• Proactive with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Job Description:

• To manage and negotiate pricing, commercial terms with local and overseas suppliers and recommend the most competitive suppliers and subcon.
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Review specifications and ensure materials ordered meet proper quality standard and comply to contract specifications.
• Manage and track Purchase Requisition/Purchase Order on the internal system to make sure the procurement projects are delivered on time.
• Participates in project budget reviews and provide advice when required.
• Maintain and update list of approved suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development
• Keep relevant stakeholders informed on the latest progress/status of delivery within expected timelines.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Ensure proper storage of goods and maintain good housekeeping.
• Ensure warehouse activities are carried out efficiently and comply with safety standard and guidelines.
• Plan warehouse operations
• Prepare inventory reports and participate in stock count.
• Follow SOP
• To ensure all safety standards and measures stated by the company are being practice when carrying out delivery/load/unload of cargo
• To maintain and update SOPs when necessary
• Responsible for the warehouse inventory management control
• Any ad-hoc duties as assigned from time to time

Job Purpose:

· Develop and deliver the most appropriate and comprehensive product range for each category that maximizes profitability through buying efficiencies, pricing and sales strategies

Responsibilities:

· Merchandising support in areas like category/stocks/market planning, pricing

· Knowledge of shipping documentation and co-ordination with forwarders, shipping companies, locally and overseas

· Maintain relationship with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products/brands

· Conduct training on new product and seasonal launches

Ad-hoc

· Able multi-task

Competencies

Behavioral

· Demonstrates creativity, integrity, passion and self-motivation

· Ability to make decisions, meet targets and work under pressure and managing workload with little direction

· Has business-like approach, uses tact and diplomacy when negotiating

· Absorbs and assesses information quickly

· Enjoys dealing with people whether by phone or in person

· Team Player

Functional

· Knowledge on key business drivers (eg: pricing, promotion, assortment, margins)

· Knowledge on financial retail calculations – OTB, markdowns, margins

· Negotiation skills

· Well versed in Microsoft office, especially excel. Good worksheets skills to generate structured reports

· Skilled in Photoshop/Illustrator is a good tool to have for needed alternations

· Able to communicate with intermediate writing skills for the bilingual languages ie Mandarin and English, in order to communicate with Mandarin speaking supplier.

· Possesses Diploma in Fashion Design will be prioritized

Warehouse Stock Checker - East Kilbride - £22,405

The position

• This is a full time permanent position based at our customers distribution centre in East Kilbride
• Rate of pay: £22,405 per annum
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours per week plus daily 30-min unpaid break
• Shift Patterns: 5 days out of 7 - Shifts between: 6pm-2am & 2pm-10pm
• Working Environment - Mixed

A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative

As a Warehouse Stock Operative, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering or leaving the depot is accurate.

Our activities vary, so often, you may be required to work across multiple different workstreams such as Goods Inbound checks, Picker Accuracy audits and Load Adherence checks most of which require periods of manual handling.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of supplier deliveries on the GFR program.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock destined for stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - just ask!
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Regular overtime is available
• Free onsite parking & subsidised canteen
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

About RAS

Retail & Asset Solutions are an innovative and market-leading organisation providing audit services to some of the UK and Europe's largest Food, DIY and Apparel retailers. We engage, listen and work with our customers in a way they can trust, often operating as an extension of their own teams to deliver value-added business.

At RAS Supply Chain we have developed specialised expertise in supply chain assurance services. This helps retailers track and verify goods received from suppliers by checking pick and compliance accuracy, as well as easily integrating with customer IT systems to provide real-time management information.

As leaders in innovation, we embrace new technologies and concepts. We were the first company to use barcode scanning with bespoke reporting, and we were also the first to implement wireless RF data transmission. In the Supply Chain field we are the only organisation providing the end-to-end GFR service to retailers and suppliers. In our ongoing quest for innovation, we continue to research and develop solutions by working collaboratively with our customers and by identifying opportunities to drive sales and combat loss.

With approximately 3,500 employees, we have the largest pool of multi-skilled retail trained colleagues located throughout the UK and Ireland. We also have a fleet of over 70 minibuses ready to deliver count teams to any site in the UK, enabling us to deliver greater consistency in personnel and performance.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

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• Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations
• Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures
• Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
• Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
• Prepare annual budget
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies
• Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
• Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees
• Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc)
• Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided