Knauf UK & Ireland are a market-leading manufacturer of lightweight building materials for the construction industry. We are part of the Knauf Group, the world’s largest producer of gypsum-based products for the construction industry.

We are currently recruiting for a Stores Coordinator to join our Engineering team in Sittingbourne, Kent, on a fixed-term contract of 9 to 15 months. 

Responsibilities include:

• To maintain and control sufficient stock of all spares.
• Responsible for ensuring all spares are held in the correct bin locations and are easily assessable.
• All goods ordered and receipted promptly.
• Accurate and timely administration of Purchase Requisitions and Orders.
• Ensure that new materials are correctly created via the MDM (Material Data Management) system.
• Generate periodic reports as required related to stores/stock activity, including P.I stock counts.
• Ensure that delivering vehicles are unloaded in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain Engineering Stores security at all times. Ensure SAP stock accuracy in relation to Engineering Inventory.
• To comply with budgetary controls within the Engineering Department.
• Designated stock items held in sufficient quantities as highlighted by the SAP-MM Material Master (MRP) so any plant failure can be quickly rectified. Review as required.
• Check inbound deliveries for order compliance and raise corrective actions should the need arise.
• Goods-in deliveries are checked, placed in the correct bin and receipted promptly.
• Critical for accurate stock control.
• Ability for stock items to be found in good time and in the correct place.
• All SAP-MM MRP related data to be kept up to date and accurately administered.
• Goods out/repairs administered promptly and efficiently and tracked until their return.
• Liaise with engineering promptly regarding stores issues and actively participates in resolution.
• Continuous improvements of stores function to maintain and exceed performance.
• Develop effective relationships with the engineering team, including suppliers.
• To liaise with Immingham Stores Coordinator to establish and maintain best practice in Knauf Stores management.
• Give a prompt and efficient service to stores customers.
• Develop effective relationships with suppliers to ensure best price and delivery supporting cost control and 
• Month end reports for Sittingbourne & Immingham, as well as weekly budgeting reports.
• Critical spares analysis via consumption / availability data. Manage daily MRP & reordering.

Requirements include: 

• Experience within an FMCG / engineering environment.
• Computer literacy within SAP & Microsoft Office.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to monitor & manage stock movements in line with Critical Spares Analysis.
• Accredited IOSH

We'll provide:

• A competitive annual salary + annual leave entitlement
• Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments.
• 7% employer pension contribution.
• Cashplan Healthcare.
• Income Protection.
• Reward & Benefits platform, including; retailer discounts, eyecare vouchers, gym membership discounts, etc!
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (legal or medical advice).
• Life Assurance (4 x your basic salary).
• A counsellor and life coach offered to all our employee’s free of charge.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme.

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Knauf UK & Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of; age, disability, race, gender reassignment and identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.