FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

• Analyze historical data and trends to forecast demand and determine optimal inventory levels.
• Track, monitor, and manage purchase orders and delivery schedules to meet production and customer requirements.
• Evaluate supplier performance, lead times, and pricing to support sourcing decisions.
• Identify and resolve supply chain issues, shortages, and overstock situations. Ensure that min and max stock levels are adhered to.
• Generate and present regular reports on inventory metrics, turnover rates, and cost analysis.
• Coordinate with stock controller, warehouse and logistics teams to optimize inventory storage and movement.
• Manage the supplier open PO lines process.
• Support invoice and receiving issue resolution.
  · Be the point of contact with the sales team in respect of stock issues.
  · Process all transactions / operations quickly and efficiently in accordance with company procedures and policies.
  · Purchase at the best available price and negotiate prices downwards where possible.
  · Communicate price increases internally and agree how the business will deal with such increases (alternative supplier, discontinue stock line, absorb price etc).
  · Build relationships with existing and new suppliers. Travel to trade shows and/or supplier facilities may be required occasionally.
  · Work closely with the team to maintain a strong procurement function in the business. This will involve regular meetings with management, QA and R&D.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in Inventory or Supply Chain Management or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, inventory analysis, or supply chain roles.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: €35,000.00-€40,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Millstreet, CO. Cork: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In perso