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Purchasing Assistant Stock Controller
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Posted:
6 August 2026 (9 hours ago)
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Application Deadline:
3 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Purchasing Assistant / Stock Controller
Location: Lichfield Office Based
Salary: 26000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am 5:00pm
Benefits:Private healthcare cover after 6 months of employment20 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAdditional Christmas leave (subject to review)Free on-site parking Company bonus scheme.
Key Responsibilities:
Skills & Experience Required:
Job Ref: HP424
Hollyfield Personnel do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard anything from Hollyfield Personnel within 5 7 working days of your application you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy you are giving permission for Hollyfield Personnel to contact you and retain your details.
Location: Lichfield Office Based
Salary: 26000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am 5:00pm
Benefits:Private healthcare cover after 6 months of employment20 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAdditional Christmas leave (subject to review)Free on-site parking Company bonus scheme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and maintain accurate stock levels ensuring inventory is reviewed and managed effectively.
- Identify slow-moving stock and work with relevant teams to reduce excess inventory.
- Suggest alternative stock options where required.
- Raise purchase orders and identify opportunities to negotiate improved pricing through bulk purchasing.
- Confirm monitor and chase purchase orders ensuring ETAs are updated and delays are communicated.
- Produce weekly reports on order movements and stock activity.
- Prepare monthly slow-moving stock reports with recommendations for action.
- Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure stock requirements are met.
- Support warehouse operations during quieter periods including picking packing and garment preparation.
- Complete regular stock checks and assist with maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Attend supplier meetings where required.
- Work closely with management to support continuous improvement within purchasing and stock processes.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Previous experience in stock control and/or purchasing.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to analyse stock levels and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Confident using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook.
- Experience using stock management systems (knowledge of Cin7 would be advantageous but is not essential).
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
- A flexible team-focused approach with a willingness to support wider business operations.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
Job Ref: HP424
Hollyfield Personnel do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard anything from Hollyfield Personnel within 5 7 working days of your application you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy you are giving permission for Hollyfield Personnel to contact you and retain your details.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Hollyfield Personnel is a Recruitment Agency based in Sutton Coldfield that work hard to deliver a personal, bespoke approach with all of our clients and candidates alike.
