Band 2 Materials Management Assistant
The closing date is 29 May 2025
Job summary
To assist with the operation of progressive Materials Management systems, including product location identity, requisitioning, receipt and temporary storage of goods and their subsequent distribution to end users.
Main duties of the job
1. Work with materials management operatives and operations supervisor to identify a progressive and cost effective solution to the materials management requirements of the areas identified within project plans.
2. Identify current product lines, their supply routes and establish the current usage and stock turn of the products and complete area stocktakes.
3. Identify each products current stock location and where appropriate agree any new or changes to locations.
4. Prepare product locations, label with necessary information, complete the movement of existing stock to new locations.
5. Identify new stock levels and re-order levels for all products.
6. Establish new stock value, surplus stocks and their value, expired stock's and their value.
7. Order standard and non-standard products using the latest PDA computer technology.
8. Order, receive, inspect, check all goods delivered to the area, report any discrepancies and to arrange returns where necessary.
9. Check and put away stock in locations, ensuring stock rotation. Ensure prompt return of empty cages to the RDP.
10. Carry out a review of the effectiveness of the implemented Materials Management procedure, to include stock levels, stock locations, re-order levels and frequency of ordering.
11. Identify, report savings achieved through Materials Management.
12. Undertake all duties to the required standards of cleanliness and security, observing fire precautions and the Health & Safety Act.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
15 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 to £24,169 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9008330
Job locations
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer's website
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