Stores Person

Job Description

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Storesperson

Glasgow (On-site)

Full-Time, Permanent (37 hours per week Mon-Friday Day Shift)

The Opportunity

First Achieve Engineering is working in partnership with a well-established manufacturing

business based in Glasgow to recruit a Storesperson.

This is a key role within the operations team, responsible for ensuring the smooth

management of inventory, procurement, and supplier coordination. You'll play a vital part in

maintaining stock accuracy and supporting production through effective materials

management.

The Role

As a Storesperson, you will be responsible for managing stock levels, coordinating

purchasing activities, and ensuring materials are available to meet operational demands.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing inventory across raw materials, finished components, and bought-in goods

• Monitoring stock levels in line with MRP system requirements

• Preventing overstocking and ensuring efficient stock control

• Procuring materials and issuing RFQs to approved suppliers

• Evaluating suppliers based on cost, lead time, and quality

• Negotiating pricing and tracking cost savings

• Creating and managing purchase orders through to delivery

• Monitoring and expediting deliveries to meet agreed timelines

• Recording goods-in and carrying out initial inspections

• Maintaining accurate inventory records and reporting on stock status

• Supporting spares and parts ordering requirements

• Assisting with stock audits and ensuring system accuracy

• Supporting continuous improvement of purchasing and stock control processes

• Occasional collection/delivery of parts to customers and suppliers

• Working in line with quality and compliance standards (ISO )

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Experience in a stores, inventory, or procurement role within a

manufacturing/engineering environment

• Strong working knowledge of xwzovoh Microsoft Office

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)

• Confident negotiating with suppliers

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience using MRP/production control systems (e.g. Progress Plus or similar)

• Full UK driving licence

• Forklift licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Company pension scheme

• Income protection scheme

• Opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business

• Supportive team environment with scope to improve processes and make an impact