Band 3 - Supply Chain/Ward Inventory Controller, Supply Chain

Job overview

We are pleased to offer the opportunity for a Band 3 Supply Chain/Ward Inventory Controller. This role involves utilizing various IT systems through both desktop and handheld devices. The position encompasses a broad scope of responsibilities, requiring attention to detail and a commitment to efficiency.

These duties include receiving goods, stock rotation and replenishment, cycle counting, internal distribution and supporting the migration to a full Inventory Management system within the organisation. The post holder will work closely with the wider Supply Chain team but will also be required to work independently and unsupervised on occasion.

This position can be physically demanding at times and the post holder will be required to follow safe manual handling practices to ensure deliveries are received, booked in and transported to their end destination safely and efficiently. It will occasionally be necessary to travel to other Trust sites to provide cover.

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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

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The position involves using various IT systems utilising both desktop and handheld devices.

The post covers a wide range of duties requiring accuracy and efficiency.

These duties include receiving goods, stock rotation and replenishment, cycle counting, internal distribution and supporting the migration to a full Inventory Management system within the organisation.

The post holder will work closely with the wider Supply Chain team but will also be required to work independently and unsupervised on occasion.