Inventory and Stores Control Officer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Inventory and Stores Control Officer

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £24,500 - £25,500 depending on experience

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm or 9.00am-5.00pm

Location: Maidstone

Benefits: Free Staff Car Parking, 33 Days Annual Leave, Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we are recruiting.   We have an exciting opportunity for an Inventory & Stores Control Assistant to join our Purchasing & Stores Department.

As Inventory and Stores Officer you will be providing day to day, Goods-In coordination, effective stores management and operational support within the fast-paced Procurement, Purchasing and Stores department. You will offer an efficient stock management support service ensuring value for money and eliminating waste.

Role Responsibilities include:

• Working under the guidance of the Inventory and Stores Manager, will assist with the review of stock usage/levels recommendation for clinical locations
• Manage substantial value of the hospital stock located within stores
• Accurately receive deliveries and process all paperwork according to company procedures and policies, while at the same time flagging up short delivered goods in relation to KIMS purchase orders
• Learn and use the hospital’s Purchase to Pay computer system - for ordering and stock/electronic stores management
• Rotate stock using First in First out (FIFO) method to avoid instances of expired stock.
• Proactively engage with clinical staff to review stock usage, manage redundant / obsolete product lines and notify the Inventory and Stores Manager of any concerns
• To run reports and expedite daily Outstanding Orders, as well as manage delivery and returns of loaned kits / other medical products

The ideal candidate will have experience working within a similar role, ideally within a medical setting and have knowledge of the inventory and stock management processes. In addition to this the ideal candidate will also:

• Have a minimum of 2yrs relevant experience in Purchasing, Stock and Stores
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Be computer literate, with the ability to use and learn multiple systems confidently
• Possess a High level of numeracy with good Word and Excel Skills required
• Experience and knowledge in the use of GHX PowerGate, NEXUS and PowerGate Web systems is desirable
• Be an organised and diligent employee, who is seeking an active and varied role

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life Assurance
• Subsidised Staff Bistro
• Free Staff Car Park
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Free Eye Test

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Liz would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 231694 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

Closing Date: KIMS Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.   Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• • Have a minimum of 2yrs relevant experience in Purchasing, Stock and Stores
• • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• • Be computer literate, with the ability to use and learn multiple systems confidently
• • Possess a High level of numeracy with good Word and Excel Skills required
• • Be an organised and diligent employee, who is seeking an active and varied role

Desirable

• • Experience and knowledge in the use of GHX PowerGate, NEXUS and PowerGate Web systems is desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

Newnham Court Way

Maidstone, Kent

Maidstone

All UK

ME14 5FT

Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)