At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage stock orders, liaise with suppliers, and ensure accurate inventory information.
- Company: Join JLA, a leader in mission-critical infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, wellness support, and a free onsite gym.
- Other info: Flexible working options and opportunities for career development await you.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that values your growth and well-being.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience with Microsoft Office required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
JLA is a mission critical infrastructure solutions business offering services in Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control and Air Conditioning. The company offers an end-to-end, on premise, machine supply and breakdown service proposition under the name Total Care, and additional products and services.
When you join the JLA family, you'll also gain access to an extensive benefits package. We care about our people and take your well-being seriously, which is why we offer a range of supportive tools for health and wellbeing, financial guidance, and legal advice. Our Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 Wellness and Lifestyle App plus a dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders are there to support you through life's challenges. We also offer up to 8 counselling sessions, which can be in-person or remote, providing you with the support and flexibility to suit your own personal needs.
You can reach any fitness goals with our free onsite gym at head office along with a range of other gym membership discounts available. To offer financial support, we provide life assurance coverage, company sick pay, and a company pension scheme, along with added benefits such as free office parking, eye care vouchers, a cycle-to-work scheme, and exclusive discounts through our staff benefits hub.
We pride ourselves in offering a healthy work-life balance and believe it is important to have time away to recharge, which is why we provide 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working options, and enhanced family leave policies. We are a company that appreciates you and invests in your success, even having a Colleague Recognition Scheme to celebrate your achievements. We're dedicated to your growth, offering support in career development and training. We value your referrals, and through our Refer a Friend scheme, you can earn up to £1,000 in bonus rewards!
Role overview
This is a pivotal role within the Parts Inventory team. The right candidate will have exceptional organisational skills and will be tasked with placing stock orders with our parts suppliers, chasing ETAs and price checking. Ensuring the system is always up to date and reflects reality for our customer service colleagues to be able to support our customers.
The suitable candidate will work across functions including customer service, finance, and our parts warehouse. Working with our goods in team to understand delivery shortages and invoice queries, and then working with suppliers to understand root cause.
Key tasks
- Working with suppliers to maintain accurate information on delivery due dates
- Ensuring pricing is accurate and up to date against supplier confirmations
- Liaising across other business functions ensuring the flow of information between teams is maintained
- Supporting parts stock controllers with ad hoc requests and improvement projects to maintain the right stocking levels to support the business
- Providing cover for inventory controllers during holiday periods and sickness
- Supporting the returns process for all our customers ensuring the timely management and approval of returns and credit process
Criteria
Essential (attributes required for candidate to be considered)
- Exceptional organisation skills
- Good communication and people skills
- Ability to prioritise work effectively to meet business requirements
- Great customer service and communication skills
- Excellent planning and organisation skills
- Good knowledge of Excel
- Customer service skills
Experience (what you have done)
- Computer literate with experience across the Microsoft Office suite and business systems
- Consistent demonstration of working to a high level of accuracy with excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrated history of meeting targets consistently
- Supply Chain purchasing experience
- Experience of working in a busy office environment and to tight deadlines
Personal qualities (the way you think and act)
- Ability to cope with multiple priorities and changing environment
Parts Purchasing Administrator employer: JLA Limited
JLA is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package including health support, financial guidance, and a commitment to work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave. Located in Ripponden, our vibrant work culture fosters collaboration across teams, ensuring that every employee feels valued and recognised for their contributions, while also providing ample opportunities for career development and training.
