
Job overview
We have a great opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to join our Procurement and Supply Chain Department as a Supply Chain Controller.
This position involves using various IT systems, utilising both desktop and handheld devices, and covers a wide range of duties that require accuracy and efficiency. These include receiving goods, stock rotation and replenishment, cycle counting, internal distribution, and supporting the migration to a full Inventory Management System within the organisation.
We are looking for someone with good communication and organisational skills, who can work to competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Previous experience in a stock control or supply chain environment is desirable, as is knowledge of goods and services used within the NHS.
*Please note this role is based at at PAH, Harlow*
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
Main duties of the job
To order and stow stock at ward/department level, using bar code systems where materials management and theatres solutions have been established for agreed stocked product lines.
Top-up of wards and clinical areas to be carried out in accordance with pre-determined schedule.
Timely receipt of orders placed forward top-up on Trust Inventory system.
To replenish, receipt, issue and stow stock using Genesis system.
Stock to be rotated by expiry date when topping-up storage locations, ensuring stock with shortest life is in position to be used first.
To process requisitions on the computer system in accordance with an agreed input timetable, with delegated responsibility for authorising orders for wards and departments.
To ensure any returns to suppliers are processed efficiently, with the correct paperwork, and a credit is raised by the supplier.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To maintain professional and effective relationships with all key stakeholders
To work collaboratively with other Supply Chain Controllers to adopt standardised best practice initiatives across all areas and in line with Supply Chain Manager’s instructions.
To deal with queries in a professional and efficient manner, treating customers as you would wish to be treated and promoting a “get it right first time” ethos.
To organise and prioritise workloads which have competing deadlines, whilst managing these conflicting demands efficiently.
Person specification
Knowledge:
Essential
- A working knowledge of basic office and business practices.
- Knowledge of basic Supply Chain management.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working in a stock control environment.
- Knowledge of goods & services used within NHS.
Experience:
Essential
- Previous demonstrable experience of customer service.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft office software such as Excel and Word.
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of stores management or CIPS qualifications or courses attended.
- Good standard of General Education.
- Good IT and keyboard skills.
- Computer literate.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS.
- An understanding of Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and Procurement procedures.
- Ability to travel between sites.
- To be willing to work towards CILT qualification.
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This advert is for Band 3 - Supply Chain Controller, Procurement & Supply Chain with West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Watford, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £27,106 - £28,850 pa inc HCA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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