Apprentice Stock Control and Purchasing Assistant

This is an apprentice level role. You will be assisting the Supply Chain Manager in carrying out purchasing and stock management tasks to ensure efficient and accurate control of the supply and stock functions. This role is split between the office and warehouse using stock management software and loading and unloading of physical stock.

What you will do in your working day

• Support the Supply Chain Manager in carrying out key, core tasks relating to stock management and purchasing.
• Carry out the goods in within the warehouse, including the physical receiving of stock and inputting data into the stock control software.
• Assist with quality control by checking stock meets specifications.
• Facilitate the weekly purchasing functions by placing purchase orders as required.
• Ensure all part storage is maintained to a high standard, kept neat, tidy, labelled, and that stock is rotated.
• Issue supplier returns for out of specification stock where appropriate.
• Maintain both digital and physical stock information across stock management software and delivery note files.
• Participate in weekly stock takes alongside the Supply Chain Manager.
• Support the logistics team occasionally in stock management and dispatch of finished goods.
• Use internal pallet stacker to manoeuvre stock around the warehouse and assist in the loading and unloading of stock and finished goods onto external vehicles.
• Manage waste and recycling in line with company procedures.

The training you will be getting

• Supply Chain Warehouse Operative, Level 2.
• F3 Church View Business Park, Bickland Water Rd, Falmouth TR11 4FZ
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• Work based training.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Hoping the candidate will continue employment in the same role with potential for role development alongside company growth.