Stores Manager, Ashbourne
- Ashbourne, Derbyshire
- £34,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Stock Control & Supplier Management
- Maintain accurate stock levels of engineering parts, consumables, and equipment.
- Oversee ordering, goods-in, and issuing of stock to engineers.
- Carry out monthly stock takes and investigate discrepancies.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers to secure best pricing, lead times, and part availability.
- Manage warranty claims, returns, and faulty goods.
- Keep the stores clean, safe, and well-organised.
- Implement clear systems for labelling, storage, and retrieval.
- Develop robust processes for issuing and returning parts.
- Support the rollout and ongoing use of Simpro.
- Supporting the Team.
- Work closely with engineers to ensure they have the right parts when needed.
- Assist finance with invoice matching, supplier queries, and cost tracking.
- Ensure safe working practices when handling chemicals and heavy goods.
- Maintain up-to-date COSHH records for hazardous materials.
- Provide weekly and monthly reports on stock usage, spend, and availability.
- Monitor slow-moving or obsolete stock and recommend improvements.
- Track KPIs including stock accuracy and cost efficiency.
- Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, or stock control role (engineering, agriculture, or manufacturing is desirable).
- Strong IT skills, with the ability to learn stock systems quickly (Simpro/Xero experience is an advantage).
- Excellent organisation and communication skills.
- Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong supplier negotiation skills.
- Forklift licence - desirable but not essential.
- Call Dana on 0333 9966 988
- Email your CV to apply@essentialrecruitment.co.uk