Overview
Inventory & Purchase Ledger Administrator Jobs in Luton, England, United Kingdom at Deta Electrical
Title: Inventory & Purchase Ledger Administrator
Company: Deta Electrical
Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom
Department: Inventory
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Reports To: Inventory Administration & Purchase Ledger Supervisor
Mission
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the supply chain function with the key objective of maximising customer service levels, optimising inventory and ensuring an efficient approach to all supply chain and project related planning activities.
Job Responsibilities
The role reports to the Inventory Administration & Purchase Ledger Supervisor with responsibility for:
Part of a best in class inventory planning team, ensuring robust systems and procedures for the review, placement, progression and delivery of purchase orders from 3rd party overseas factories. Departmental activities include:
Checking, approving and returning proforma invoices to suppliers.
Raising any prepayments or Letter of Credit requests.
Monitoring and maintaining our system with live delivery dates.
Ensuring freight forwarder bookings are made in good time.
Work with our warehouse team and freight forwarder to arrange a container booking into our warehouse.
Ensuring all costs are loading on our system in advance of the container receipt to maintain the accuracy of our costs.
Completion of invoices and appropriate paperwork so invoices can be processed through our purchase ledger system.
Manage our engraving process with a third party supplier and ensure all stakeholders are aware of the latest status.
Manage the clearance of faulty warehouses and ensure all stakeholders are aware of the latest status.
Manage the recovery of agreed debit notes on our suppliers and ensure all stakeholders are aware of the latest status.
Management of Inventory Planning Parameters (ABC Segmentation, Safety Stock, EOQ) and ensuring the integrity of planning data (product status, lead times, etc.) to allow for the continual optimisation of inventory and the maximisation of service levels.
Working with and supporting suppliers in maximising delivery performance in line with agreed targets, reporting and interpreting results monthly to suppliers and working with Management to put in place any corrective actions or initiatives as agreed.
Generating monthly reporting information and providing commentary and analysis to support accurate interpretation and decision making.
Qualifications, Knowledge, And Experience
Ability to work effectively in a high pressure and deadline driven environment
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a thorough and accurate approach to work
Excellent communication
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in both a team environment and on own
Resourceful and lateral thinking with a creative approach to tasks
Strong project management and problem solving skills
Computer literate with excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables)
Drive, ambition and enthusiasm to deliver results and progress within the organisation
The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and access to the company’s profit share scheme and a company pension.
