Stock & Pricing Analyst

Are you an experienced Analyst, looking for a new challenge? Do you have supply/stock management experience?

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent Stock and Pricing Analyst to work for a highly reputable client based in Hartlepool. Reporting to the Procurement Director, the role entails taking the current stock & contract position against market price evaluate the potential risk and opportunities.

Fully funded study support will be offered after successful completion of Probationary Period.

Stock and Pricing Analyst Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Stock Reconciliations for multiple locations
• Month End processes reconcile stock lines against ledger postings produce prepay and accrual reports to journal
• Make commercial recommendations regarding pricing
• Procurement Best Practice utilising all contract and spot purchase options to maximise savings
• Producing Management Information reports as required
• Risk Management - Identify potential risks and opportunities within the stock position. Produce a reporting mechanism and ensure risks are mitigated and opportunities maximised by forward buying, hedging, and discounting or adding to purchase price
• Commercial Sales - Establish opportunities to wholesale to other distributors in the market place
• Stock reconciliations - Reconciling book to physical stock for over 100 stock locations daily and problem solve when they do not match
• Procurement - Ensure all buying is done economically by managing contracts and spot opportunities efficiently
• Management Information - Produce and analyse management information reports suggest improvements and implement MMI (Measure, Manage Improve) plans where appropriate
• PL Management - Deal with Purchase Ledger queries ensure ledger is clean and all accruals and prepayments are recorded for the management accounts
• Internal checking/auditing - Periodically check supplier documentation ensure approved supplier's lists are maintained in accordance with ISO standards
• Net Zero - Contribute towards the company's Net Zero plans and strategy

Stock and Pricing Analyst Applicants:

Personal Qualities:

• Highly numerate & analytical to be able to evaluate costs
• Commercially minded with the ability to think on your feet and propose solutions to problems
• The ability to remain calm in a pressurized environment
• Negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Adaptability, Self-motivation & Problem Solving

Qualifications & Experience:

• CIPS Level 3 or above/AAT level 4 or above or equivalent professional qualification is desirable
• Experience in Power BI or other data software would be a major advantage
• Experience in a supply/stock management role is preferable but not essential

Working Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 5.30pm (1 hour for lunch).

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