Inventory and Stock Control Officer

Job summary

Inventory and Stock Controller | KIMS Hospital Maidstone

Full Time | Permanent | Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 Competitive Salary in line with agenda for change

Are you an experienced stock control officer looking to grow your knowledge within a healthcare setting? Do you have a keen eye with great attention to detail?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity, waiting for you, at KIMS Hospital joining our Procurement & Supplies Department.

As an Inventory and Stock Control Officer, you will be providing day to day Goods-In coordination, effective stores management and operational support within the fast-paced Procurement and Supplies Department. You will offer an efficient stock management support service ensuring value for money and eliminating waste.

This is a permanent, 37.5 Hours Per Week, role working Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm or 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Main duties of the job

Role Responsibilities include:

• Working under the guidance of the Inventory and Stores Manager, you will assist with the review of stock usage/levels recommendation for clinical locations
• Manage substantial value of the hospital stock located within stores
• Accurately receive deliveries and process all paperwork according to company procedures and policies, while at the same time flagging up short delivered goods in relation to KIMS purchase orders
• Assist with general picking of Consumables, using provided electronic systems to accurately generate and release picking list/ issues.
• Learn and use the hospital’s Purchase to Pay computer system - for ordering and stock/electronic stores management
• Rotate stock using First in First out (FIFO) method to avoid instances of expired stock.
• Proactively engage with clinical staff to review stock usage, manage redundant / obsolete product lines and notify the Inventory and Stores Manager of any concerns
• To run reports and expedite daily Outstanding Orders, as well as manage delivery and returns of loaned kits / other medical products

About us

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life Assurance
• Subsidised Staff Bistro
• Free Staff Car Park
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Free Eye Test

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Ellie would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538233 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.