We're delighted to be recruiting a Parts Controller on behalf of a well-established and growing engineering business based in Market Harborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and organised individual to join a supportive team, where they will play a key role in stock management, supplier liaison, parts sales and supporting operational efficiency across the business. The successful Parts Controller will benefit from full training and development, making this a fantastic vacancy for someone looking to build a long-term career within a respected organisation.
- £26,000 - £28,000pa
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Company life assurance
- Christmas shutdown
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Training, development and progression opportunities
Duties and responsibilities
- Process parts requests accurately for production, service teams, engineers and customers
- Monitor stock levels, maintain inventory records and place orders to ensure stock availability
- Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times and order queries
- Prepare quotations, process parts sales and identify opportunities to increase parts revenue
- Receive, check, record and allocate incoming goods, ensuring inventory information remains accurate
- Coordinate the picking, issuing and despatch of parts, maintaining all relevant documentation
- Manage stock control activities including cycle counts, workshop stock, consumables and departmental supplies
Required skills and experience
- Previous experience in a Parts Controller, stock control, inventory or similar role is desirable
- Strong organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Good IT skills, including experience using inventory management systems and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload effectively
- Commercial awareness with the ability to identify sales opportunities and add value
- Knowledge of vehicle parts, engineering components, logistics processes or supplier management would be advantageous
Parts Controller in Market Harborough employer: Vanilla Recruitment UK
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