Total 5 Junior Executive level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Bath, Somerset, BA1 3JL

Warehouse Stock Assistant - Bridgwater - £22,912

The position

• This is a full time permanent position based at our customers distribution centre in Bridgwater.
• Rate of pay: £22,912 per annum
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours plus daily 30-min unpaid break
• Shift Patterns: 5 days out of 7, 8 hour shift between: 06:00-14:00 & 08:00-16:00
• Working Environment - Mixed

A day in the life of a Warehouse Operative

As a Warehouse 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

• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Regular overtime is available
• Free onsite parking
• 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.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

• Job Title: Warehouse Assistant
• Location: Yeovil, Somerset
• Rate of Pay: £12.60 per hour (£26,832 per annum once permanent)
• Job type: Temporary to permanent
• Working hours:

Following rotating shift pattern:

Monday - Friday 6am-2pm

Tuesday - Saturday 2pm-10pm

HRGO Recruitment are seeking a motivated and driven Warehouse Assistant to join our client's family-based animal feed manufacturers based in Yeovil. They celebrate 125 years being one of the UK's leading and trusted animal feed manufacturers. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in the smooth operation of incoming and outgoing deliveries, stock in the warehouse and packaging duties.

General Duties:

• Operate within health and safety guidelines, legal requirements and Code of Practice for Cross Contamination
• Supervising bulk delivery vehicle at intake area and carrying out inspections
• Correctly label raw material sample bags and operate weighbridge duties when applicable
• Reconciliation of pre-ordered bagged dispatches or additions to stock during each shift
• Product packaging when required using the Press Operator
• Moving stacked pallets to clean and dry areas of the warehouse
• Ensure bags are checked and stacked neatly

Role Requirements:

• Previous warehouse experience preferred not required
• Forklift Licence preferred but training can be provided
• Previous customer service experience preferred but not requireD
• Ability to remain motivated and reliable
• Previous Lorry Shunting experience would be a plus

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EAST-BOOST

Position: Procurement Purchasing Admin Assistant

Hours: 37 hours per week (Permanent) (you choose hours between 7am -7pm Friday early finish 1pm)

Purchasing Salary: £28,000 per annum from day one, plus two bonuses

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Purchasing Admin Manager, the Purchasing Admin Assistant will be responsible for acquiring materials and goods necessary for the business. As part of a small purchasing team, you will work closely with suppliers to ensure they meet quality and delivery standards.

Purchasing Key Responsibilities:

• Handle purchases and place daily orders with suppliers.
• Follow up on outstanding deliveries and expedite where necessary.
• Participate in and manage Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes.
• Annually review contracts with suppliers and work on cost reduction initiatives.
• Create and maintain supplier details and part numbers in a computerised system.
• Negotiate pricing, product quality, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Supervise supplier contracts and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Formulate delivery plans with suppliers.
• Manage non-conformance claims and liaise with suppliers for replacements when needed.
• Source and develop suitable suppliers for new and current product materials.
• Resolve technical issues with suppliers promptly to ensure supply continuity.
• Perform administrative duties, including maintaining departmental documentation and records, and keeping the approved suppliers list updated.
• Populate Excel reports to monitor supplier spend and performance against defined KPIs.

Education and Experience:

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above, or equivalent.
• Experience in procurement and administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and managing changeovers; experience with Fourth Shift and SAP is preferred.

Competencies:

• Strong team player.
• Diligent and responsible.
• Resourceful and self-driven with a strong commitment to meeting goals, objectives, and deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve desired results.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines.
• Creative problem solver.
• Determined and resourceful.
• Proactive attitude.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Capable of presenting to suppliers and colleagues effectively.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Position: procurement / Purchasing Admin Assistant

Hours: 37 hours per week (Permanent) (you choose hours between 7am -7pm Friday early finish 1pm)

Salary: £27,000 per annum from day one, plus two bonuses

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Purchasing Admin Manager, the Purchasing Admin Assistant will be responsible for acquiring materials and goods necessary for the business. As part of a small team, you will work closely with suppliers to ensure they meet quality and delivery standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle purchases and place daily orders with suppliers.
• Follow up on outstanding deliveries and expedite where necessary.
• Participate in and manage Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes.
• Annually review contracts with suppliers and work on cost reduction initiatives.
• Create and maintain supplier details and part numbers in a computerised system.
• Negotiate pricing, product quality, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Supervise supplier contracts and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Formulate delivery plans with suppliers.
• Manage non-conformance claims and liaise with suppliers for replacements when needed.
• Source and develop suitable suppliers for new and current product materials.
• Resolve technical issues with suppliers promptly to ensure supply continuity.
• Perform administrative duties, including maintaining departmental documentation and records, and keeping the approved suppliers list updated.
• Populate Excel reports to monitor supplier spend and performance against defined KPIs.

Education and Experience:

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above, or equivalent.
• Experience in procurement and administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and managing changeovers; experience with Fourth Shift and SAP is preferred.

Competencies:

• Strong team player.
• Diligent and responsible.
• Resourceful and self-driven with a strong commitment to meeting goals, objectives, and deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve desired results.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines.
• Creative problem solver.
• Determined and resourceful.
• Proactive attitude.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Capable of presenting to suppliers and colleagues effectively.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The role involves, but is not limited to:

Dealing with goods in, carefully checking and signing for deliveries before putting them in the right location in the warehouse.
Picking customer orders and assembling them in our customer area.
Loading customer's goods into their vehicles by hand with a smile and a friendly comment.
Keeping the computer system up to date with the warehouse and stock information and using the computer system to check and maintain customer orders.
Replenishing displays in the showroom - e.g. when items are sold from our clearance and seconds area, replacements must be taken from stock and installed out on display looking highly presentable. This will require some DIY skills.
Fixing items and helping with showroom, vehicle and building maintenance.
Stock checking.
Delivering customer orders, accompanying our driver on two person deliveries and occasionally driving the company vans. Keeping the vans and Smart Cars washed and maintained.
Collecting goods from our remote storage location to replenish stocks in Bath.
Driving the forklift truck and loading and unloading vehicles.
Forklift training will be provided but only after the successful applicant is fully settled into the team and fully committed to completing their apprenticeship.

Training

Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Standard
End Point Assessment
Functional Skills (if required)

Qualifications required

GCSE or equivalent Mathematics & English (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) desirable
Other Drivers Licence (Grade Not Essential) desirable

Skills required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Physical fitness
Willingness to Learn
Can Do Attitude
Hardworking

Prospects
Potential for full time employment at the end of the apprenticeship as Warehouse Assistant and possibly Delivery Driver from time to time too.
Qualification / Standard : ST0259 Supply chain warehouse operative
Duration 15 months