Inventory Management Support

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for Inventory Management Support to join them on a contract basis at their site in Farnborough.

• Due to the nature of the role, applicant must be willing to undergo security checks and hold the sole British nationality.
• 6-month contract.
• Fully onsite in Farnborough.
• 17 p/h PAYE, inside IR35.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Inventory Management Support team member to contribute to the effective handling of our materials, parts, and supplies. This role involves both administrative and physical responsibilities, including shipping, receiving, storing, and distributing inventory items.

The successful candidate will have a keen eye for data accuracy and inventory control and will play an important role in supporting the smooth flow of materials through our operations, ensuring customer and business needs are met efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform physical and administrative tasks related to shipping, receiving, storing, and distributing materials, parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Reject unsatisfactory items when necessary, based on quality or compliance issues.
• Determine routing and shipment arrangements, considering urgency, size, method of handling, and cost.
• Use rate schedules and shipping data to select the most cost-effective and efficient carriers.
• Track, reroute, and expedite urgent shipments when needed, arranging for special delivery where appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of products shipped and received, including documentation such as packing slips, invoices, and freight bills.
• Unpack, inspect, and verify incoming goods against purchase orders, checking for accuracy in quantity, weight, and identification.
• Maintain organised records of received goods and inventory movements.
• Distribute materials to appropriate locations, including production lines, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, or tow motors (training provided, if necessary).
• Assist in periodic stock takes and cycle counts, helping to maintain accurate inventory levels.