Are you an experienced and dynamic Stores Personlooking for your next position?We are seeking an organized and proactive Stores Person to join our Alfreton Aircrete factory. In this role, you will manage the inventory of technical parts and equipment, ensuring our operations and engineering teams have the right materials at the right time. You will leverage your SAP expertise and engineering background to control costs and drive operational efficiency in our stores. If you have a passion for inventory management, strong supplier engagement skills, and a continuous improvement mindset, we want to hear from you!Main responsibilities:As the successful Stores Person you will report to the Senior Production Manager and will be responsible for Inventory Management for the Alfreton site, this includes maintaining and organising stock of technical parts, tools, and equipment using SAP (or SAP Maintenance systems), ensuring accurate stock records and prompt availability of critical items.On a day to day basis, duties and responsibilities of the Stores Person will include (not exhaustive):Liaison between departments, acting as a link between the operations and engineering teams to guarantee seamless communication and timely availability of the correct parts and tools for maintenance and production activitiesSupplier engagement, developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and vendors. Working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and suppliers to source the right materials, negotiate best pricing and terms, and ensure timely delivery and quality serviceCost Control & Efficiency, monitoring stock levels and implementing cost-control measures to avoid overstocking or stockouts. Identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements in inventory processes, continually challenging and optimizing stock levels to support operational needs while minimizing costContinuous improvement, proactively evaluating and improving store processes (e.g. ordering, receiving, storage, and issuing of parts) for greater efficiency and effectiveness. Implementing best practices and new ideas to streamline workflow, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiencyDocumentation & compliance, ensure all inventory transactions (purchase orders, goods receipting, stock counts, returns) are correctly recorded and compliant with company policies. Supporting periodic audits, and keeping SAP data up-to-date to maintain stock accuracy and facilitate smooth financial transactionsThe ideal candidate:The idealStores Personwill have hands-on experience with SAP or SAP Maintenance modules (or similar inventory management systems) for tracking inventory and managing work orders.The successful Stores Personwill also have the following:Experience working in an engineering environment or with technical parts and equipment. An understanding of mechanical/electrical components or maintenance spares is highly beneficialStrong understanding of cost control and budgeting in a stores or procurement context with a proven track record of implementing efficiency improvements or cost-saving initiativesAbility to develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, skilled in vendor negotiation and coordination to ensure best value (price, quality, delivery) and reliable supply of materialsExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to act as a bridge between Operations and Engineering teams and be comfortable working with cross-functional teams and SMEs to meet their materials/tools needsProactive, continuous improvement approach to work with a willingness to identify process gaps, suggest enhancements, and drive implementation of better practices in the stores functionStrong organisational skills with great attention to detail, capable of managing multiple stock categories, keeping accurate records, and ensuring no detail is overlooked in inventory managementThe role is based at our Blocks site in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The site is easily accessible from Nottingham, Derby, Somercotes, Ripley, South Wingfield, Stonebroom, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Underwood, South Normanton, Matlock, Mansfield, Hucknall and the surrounding areas.At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.Why usAlong with the role of Stores Operative we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:Bonus schemeEnhanced holiday entitlementContributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and MenopauseTraining and development opportunitiesInterested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.@Tarmac @Tarmaccareers #Tarmac #Tarmaccareers #Stores #Stocklevels #Organisation
