Stores & Inventory Supervisor

Join ERIKS UK&I OnSite Division… Powering Industry from the Inside Out…At ERIKS UK&I, our OnSite teams are based directly on-site with our customers, playing a critical role in managing and optimising the industrial supply chain. We ensure the right engineering components, MRO products, and services are always on hand, helping reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and keep industry running smoothly.

We’re not engineers on the tools, we’re trusted supply chain experts who support operational success from within. Our presence on-site allows us to build strong, trusted partnerships and deliver tailored, data-driven solutions that add value where it matters most — at the heart of our customers' operations!  If you enjoy solving problems, working in an inclusive team environment and making a meaningful impact, you’ll find your place with us, because we believe diverse perspectives help us build better solutions, together.
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* Location:

** Inverness
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* About the Role:

*** Conduct daily Health and Safety inspections & completing Safety Report Cards to resolve hazards, near misses and capture safety successes to ensure the safety of both ERIKS and the Customer
* Responsible for ensuring that the Engineering stores is operating to the ERIKS standard as defined in The Playbook’s Inventory Management and Stores Management Obligations.
* Management of the Engineering Stores to 5S principles
* Creation and delivery of a stores and inventory management plan which demonstrates ERIKS commitment to Continuous Improvement at our Customer Premises
* Introduce robust inventory control processes to enable inventory accuracy & availability & promoting adherence to booking out principles through detailed stores inductions for every customer stores user
* Creation and management of PI count plans to include investigation and reporting of stock outs/discrepancies.  Making clear recommendations to the customer to improve stock accuracy measures based on findings.
* Optimisation of inventory including ensuring min max reviews are completed twice annually & redundant inventory identification & management
* Responsible for creation and management of the plan to manage critical parts as defined by the customer
* Deputise for Customer Operations Manager through any periods of absence
** Key Skills, Experience & Requirements:
*** Understanding and experience in delivering best in class stores management principles
* General knowledge of stores operations & inventory management systems and principles
* Evidence of competent use of Microsoft Office Systems (Excel) to analyse multiple data sources to aid inventory management planning
* Strong management experience in delivering customer service excellence through a team
* Problem Solving – able to quickly identify and resolve issues such as inventory discrepancies or unexpected shortages, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and develop solutions to prevent recurrence following strong root cause analysis
* Strong planning and organisational skills- must be able to develop detailed and methodical improvement plans in line with ERIKS procedures and deliver on actions
* Ability to plan appropriately to deliver Continuous Improvement Initiatives
* Customer focused with the desire to deliver an outstanding customer experience
* Attention to detail
* Ability to communicate effectively
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* Working Hours:

** Mon - Fri:  08:00 - 16:30

Total

Hours:

40

Breaks: 30 mins Alongside a competitive salary, our benefits package is designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life beyond work:
** Time Off That Works for You
*** 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
* Option to buy up to 5 extra days
* 1 paid wellbeing day per year
** Health & Wellbeing
*** Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 emotional, financial, and legal support
* Virtual GP access, counselling, nutrition & fitness coaching, physiotherapy
* Medical second opinions, lifestyle coaching, and wellness discounts
** Security & Support
*** Company sick pay from day one
* Contributory pension scheme
* Group income protection *(after qualifying period)
** Life assurance
** Extra Perks
*** Cycle to Work scheme
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption…